New Mexico Statutes 7-2-7.7. Additional 2021 income tax rebates
A. A resident who files an individual New Mexico income tax return for taxable year 2021 and who is not a dependent of another individual is eligible for a tax rebate pursuant to this section in the following amounts:
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- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
(1) one thousand dollars ($1,000) for heads of household, surviving spouses and married individuals filing joint returns; and
(2) five hundred dollars ($500) for single individuals and married individuals filing separate returns.
B. The rebates shall be made as soon as practicable after a return is received;
provided that a rebate shall not be allowed for a return filed after May 31, 2024.
C. The rebates provided by this section may be deducted from the taxpayer’s New Mexico income tax liability for taxable year 2021. If the amount of rebate exceeds the taxpayer’s income tax liability, the excess shall be refunded to the taxpayer.
D. The department may require a taxpayer to claim a rebate provided by this section on forms and in a manner required by the department.