Free Tax Help for NM residents
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Funding free tax prep to low-income individuals & families
THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES PEOPLE NEED
The 2024 tax season has concluded. For information on the 2025 tax season, please return to our website on Monday, January 13th.
Tax Help New Mexico is a free tax-filing resource for people whose household income is $67,000 or less. Effective immediately, our income limit for all clients, regardless of age, is set strictly to $67k to better serve our clients and manage our limited resources. Households exceeding this threshold will be directed to visit a CPA or a paid tax professional.
Disclaimer: Tax Help New Mexico does not provide tax advice. For tax advice, please visit a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a paid tax professional.
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Tax Help New Mexico cannot file the following taxes as it is outside our scope of service:
Click now to view the complete list of VITA’s Scope of Service. List is not inclusive.
- Bankruptcies
- Income from rental properties
- Married filing separately
- Farming income
- Mortgage Assistance payments
Outside of Albuquerque? Use the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) link to find a site near you.
TAX HELP CHECKLIST OF NEEDED ITEMS TO BRING
Proof of Identification
Tax payer(s) must have a valid photo ID (Driver license, state issued ID, passport, military ID, tribal ID)
SOCIAL SECURITY CARD(S)
Social Security card(s) or ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number) documents for yourself, your spouse, your dependents or anyone else on your return
BIRTH DATES
For you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
INCOME FORMS
Wage and earnings statements (W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc) from all employers
Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099)
EXPENSE FORMS
All 1098 Forms, child or dependent care expenses (Daycare provider tax id # required), property tax payments
BANK INFORMATION
Bring your bank routing & account number for direct deposit (e.g.: blank check). If you do not have a bank account, please visit the Bank On Burque website for information on where to access safe, affordable, and functioning checking accounts.
PROOF OF HEALTHCARE
Form 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements or Health Insurance Exemption Certificate (if received)
MARRIED FILING JOINTLY
Both spouses must be present with proper documentation to complete tax return
OTHER DOCUMENTS
A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available, and all other tax-related documents
