Free Tax Prep – United Way of North Central New Mexico

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 $65,000 or less or those who are 65 years or older.

How to get Tax Help in new mexico

Appointment booking will return next tax season.

We encourage those interested to book early, as spots fill up quickly. Our volunteers will work with each individual to ensure they receive the necessary support and guidance needed to complete the tax filing process accurately and efficiently.

Scroll down for other United Way free tax service information.

Outside of Albuquerque? Use the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) link to find a site near you.

Tax Help New Mexico cannot file the following taxes as it is outside our scope of service:

Bankruptcies
Income from rental properties
Married filing separately
Farming income
Mortgage Assistance payments

*List is not inclusive. Click now to view the complete list of VITA’s Scope of Service.

Review the checklist of needed items to bring to your appointment below.

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.