Prior to e-filing with the IRS, tax preparation firms must apply to be an authorized IRS e-file provider. Apply as early as possible to be sure of approval before January 1 of the new year. There may be delays in processing applications for new applicants. There is no...
Personal Income Tax E-filing Mandate
How do I register to be an authorized IRS e-file provider?
Tax preparation firms should register for e-services and complete an IRS e-file application available at the IRS website.
How do I find a software company approved by New Mexico for fed/state filing?
Every year New Mexico publishes a list of approved fed/state software developers who have demonstrated successful transmission of New Mexico personal income tax returns through the fed/state program. Software developers require annual approval. The list of approved...
What are the benefits of e-filing returns?
The chief benefits of e-filing returns are faster refunds and fewer key-entry errors. You also save tax dollars, and the electronically transmitted return cannot be lost in the mail.
How do I contact the Department for more information about the electronic media requirement?
Tax preparers should call (505) 827-0827 or their local district offices.
How does e-filing help the Department?
E-filing eliminates key-entry errors; improves customer service, reduces the number of seasonal workers, and makes better use of staffing resources and tax dollars.
Are there any known problems that a tax practitioner should be aware of when using a form with a 2D Bar Code?
Yes, there are two common errors that taxpayers and tax practitioners make when using a form with a 2D Bar Code: If the Department receives a poor quality copy of a return with a 2D Bar Code, the information contained in the bar code cannot be electronically captured...