How Do I file an Application for Extension of Time to File for New Mexico?

New Mexico recognizes and accepts an IRS automatic six-month extension of time to file, and if the taxpayer has filed a federal extension, the New Mexico tax return is also extended to October 15.

In Tax Processors Plus Online, to indicate in the New Mexico individual income tax return that the due date has been extended, from the New Mexico Return menu select:

• Basic Information
• Did you file a Federal of NM Extension? - Answer Yes.
• Enter the Date Extension was filed - The date must be the original due date of the tax return, not the date filed an extension.

If the taxpayer hasn't filed for a federal extension but needs more time to file their New Mexico tax return, or if the taxpayer has obtained a federal extension but needs more time to file their New Mexico tax return beyond the extended due date, they can file for an extension using Form RPD-41096. This form is not available in Tax Processors Plus Online but can be obtained at the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Forms and Publications website here. Enter RPD-41096 in the search box and click Search.

Penalty for failure to file and pay is waived through the extension period, provided the taxpayer files the return and pays the tax shown on the return by the extended due date. Interest accrues, however, even if the taxpayer obtains an extension of time to file and pay the return. To avoid interest charges, payment can be made with Form PIT-EXT or online at the Taxpayer Access Point.

To complete Form PIT-EXT in the New Mexico individual income tax return, from the New Mexico Tax Return menu select:

• Miscellaneous Forms
• Extension of Time to File
• Enter Extension Payment - Enter the amount being paid with Form PIT-EXT.

Note: Electronic filing is not supported for the state extension in Tax Processors Plus Online. The federal extension payment may be sent electronically; however, the state extension will have to be mailed.

Additional Information:

New Mexico State Tax Information

Where Do I Set Up Estimated Payments for New Mexico?

New Mexico Tax & Revenue: Extension of Time to File

Tax Processors Plus Online strives to keep the information on this page timely and accurate but makes no promise or guarantee about the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the contents of this page. This is general information and is not intended to be tax advice. You are encouraged to also review the underlying state resources and publications.