Press Release: Flood-affected Lincoln, Do�a Ana Counties taxpayers get extension

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor

Stephanie Schardin Clarke

Cabinet Secretary

Media Contact: Bobbie Marquez

bobbiej.marquez@tax.nm.gov

(505) 469-5830

July 29, 2025

Flood-affected Lincoln, Doña Ana Counties taxpayers get extension

SANTA FE — Taxpayers affected by recent floods in Lincoln and Doña Ana Counties can now file business tax returns due July 25 and August 25 by October 27 without penalties.

The Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) extension applies to businesses affected by flooding in the two counties. Late filing and payment penalties will be waived, though state law does not allow TRD to waive interest.

What You Need to Know

New deadline: October 27, 2025

Original due dates: July 25 and August 25, 2025

Penalty relief: Late filing and payment penalties waived

Interest: Cannot be waived under state law

How to Request the Extension

Taxpayers must notify TRD by letter or email that they qualify as affected taxpayers and provide supporting documentation. This can be done before filing or after receiving a notice for late payment penalties and interest.

Details about eligibility and requirements are available in the updated Bulletin 100.47 available in the publications folder on the Forms & Publications webpage.

Taxpayers can also complete Form RPD-41096, Extension of Time to File. A link to that form and other general information on is located on our webpage extension of time to file .

Contact Information

Email forms or letters to:

Gross Receipts Tax: GRT.TRDHelp@tax.nm.gov

Withholding Tax: WHT.TRDHelp@tax.nm.gov

Workers Compensation Tax: WKC.TRDHelp@tax.nm.gov

Special Tax Programs: Other.Taxes@tax.nm.gov

Mail to: P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0630

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