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)

Note: The state also accepts your federal EIN as a state ID
 

Filing Criteria and Requirements

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

• Deadline: February 02, 2026

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