Free Tax Help for NM residents
Get help from IRS-qualified tax preparers
Funding free tax prep to low-income individuals & families
THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES PEOPLE NEED
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 at $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.
How to get Tax Help in new mexico
The 2025 tax season will officially begin on Monday, February 3, 2025. To ensure all taxpayers have an equal opportunity to schedule, appointments will be released every two weeks. We strongly recommend opting in for either email/text confirmations to ensure your appointment was scheduled and receive reminders before your appointment.
Appointments can be made online below. If you need assistance scheduling an appointment, please call the 211 hotline Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30.
Albuquerque Locations
Open February 3, 2025 – April 12, 2025
CNM Montoya Campus
H Building, Room 127
Limited walk-in availability, appointments take priority
4700 Morris St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Monday – Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm (last walk-ins/appointments taken at 7:00 pm)
Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (last walk-ins/appointments taken at 2:00 pm)
United Way of North Central New Mexico
Appointment-only site
2340 Alamo Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (last appointments at 2:00 pm)
Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (last appointments at 2:00 pm)
Santa Fe Public Library – Main Branch
Appointment-only site
145 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Mondays and Tuesdays: 10 am – 2:30 pm (last appointment 2:00 pm)
Wednesdays: 11:30 am – 4:00 pm (last appointment 3:30 pm)
If you have further questions for the Santa Fe location, please call 505-819-3702 to contact the site directly.
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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
