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New Mexico - W2 State Filing Requirements

The state requires the filing of Form W-2 if wages were paid to New Mexico employees or if income tax was withheld during the year. 

New Mexico State ID Format:

• 2 digits and hyphen followed by 6 digits and hyphen followed by 2 digits and hyphen followed by 1 digit (e.g., 99-999999-99-9)

• 2 digits and hyphen followed by 6 digits and hyphen followed by 3 digits and hyphen followed by 1 digit (e.g., 99-999999-999)
   

Filing Criteria and Requirements

Criteria 1: Even if there is no New Mexico state tax withheld

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

  • You must file Form W-2 directly with the state.

• Additional Form Required: Not required

  • Note: If you opt for paper filing, submit Form RPD-41072 with Form W-2

  • TaxBandits doesn't support filing Form RPD-41072 with the state. The payer must file the form directly with the state before the deadline.

• Deadline: January 31, 2025

For more information about New Mexico’s W2 filing requirements, click here