{"id":1121,"date":"2020-10-21T11:26:34","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T17:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tax.newmexico.gov\/individuals\/?page_id=1121"},"modified":"2026-01-12T07:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:36:19","slug":"file-your-taxes-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tax.newmexico.gov\/individuals\/file-your-taxes-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"File Your Taxes Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;round&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|#dedede  100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#dedede &#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||4px||true|false&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops_tablet=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|#dedede  100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops_phone=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|#dedede  100%&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#c9c9c9&#8243; global_module=&#8221;210&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs font_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; home_icon=&#8221;&#xe074;||divi||400&#8243; use_home_text=&#8221;on&#8221; home_text=&#8221;Individuals&#8221; use_home_url=&#8221;on&#8221; home_url=&#8221;\/individuals\/individuals\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#282728&#8243; separator_text_color=&#8221;#282728&#8243; link_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|15px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_2=&#8221;false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Explore Section &#038; Events&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe044;||divi||400&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;7b5e95ba-231a-438c-8dd9-6676746c29e6&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_sidebar area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;50d7f88b-470d-49c8-b370-96c4a9bca4df&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; title_letter_spacing=&#8221;-3px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>File Your Taxes Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>The Taxation and Revenue Department encourages you to file electronically. E-filing is safer, faster, and more convenient.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>E-filing can be done through the Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) or by using an accepted tax software.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Taxpayer Access Point (TAP)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The TAP website at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tap.state.nm.us\/Tap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tap.state.nm.us\/Tap<\/a><\/strong> is a secure online resource that lets you electronically file your return for free.<\/p>\n<p>If you are required to file a federal income tax return, first complete the federal return you will file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) before starting your TAP return. You will use information from your federal return on your New Mexico income tax return.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other TAP features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See information about your return, payment, and refund<\/li>\n<li>Pay existing tax liabilities online<\/li>\n<li>Check the status of a refund<\/li>\n<li>Change your contact information<\/li>\n<li>Register a business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Modernized e-File<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Department maintains a list of accepted software for all income tax programs, including Personal Income Tax (PIT). The list shows supported tax software by vendor name and software product name and lists all income tax programs for which the product has been approved.<\/p>\n<p>View the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax.newmexico.gov\/tax-professionals\/e-filing-mandates-overview\/software-developers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accepted software list<\/a><\/strong> to verify whether a software product is approved to process individual income tax returns for the current tax year. For each tax year, this list is published at the end of the vendor validation process, typically no later than the first week of February.<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico\u2019s approval of a vendor\u2019s tax software product is not an endorsement of their software or their ability to perform. Acceptance into the New Mexico program simply means they have demonstrated the ability to transmit electronic data to the state in an acceptable format and\/or to acknowledge the transmission of such data.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mailing a paper tax return<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Taxpayers have the option of filing a paper return. However, they should be aware that paper returns are more prone to errors, such as calculation mistakes or missing information, and take much longer to process than electronic returns.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to avoid these issues, consider filing electronically. It\u2019s faster, more accurate, and you can get your refund sooner.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not have access to a computer or are uncomfortable using one, a variety of organizations offer tax preparation services for seniors or low-income taxpayers. For additional information refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax.newmexico.gov\/individuals\/personal-income-tax-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>forms and publications<\/strong><\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Paying a tax return<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can pay your tax due online for at the <a href=\"https:\/\/tap.state.nm.us\/TAP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TAP website<\/strong><\/a>. There is no charge if you pay by electronic check. An electronic check authorizes the Department to debit a checking account in the amount and on the date specified. You may also use a credit card. A convenience fee is applied to reimburse the state for fees the credit card companies charge the State of New Mexico. The fee is calculated on the amount of the transaction.<\/p>\n<p>If you are mailing a payment with your return, mail your return, payment and voucher to: NM Taxation and Revenue Dept. P.O. 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