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  3. If a corporation was a C corporation in the previous year and elects federal S status, does it automatically become a New Mexico S corporation for tax in the current year?

If a corporation was a C corporation in the previous year and elects federal S status, does it automatically become a New Mexico S corporation for tax in the current year?

Yes, provided the IRS granted the election. Please provide a copy of the approved election when filing the S corporation return.