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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: A woman from the NM Tax Office wants Clients addresses to verify out of state sales. Do I have to provide them?

To provide them means giving them access to thousands of clients contact information.

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answered on Mar 13, 2024

In general, businesses are required to maintain records and provide information to state tax authorities to verify tax compliance, including the collection of sales tax on out-of-state sales. However, there are a few important considerations:

1. Verify the request: Ensure that the request...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: My uncle plans to gift me a $25,000 check, will this cause me problems with the IRS since I'm self-employed?

Is there a smarter way to handle this? I know the bank will report this deposit to the IRS and I don't want it to intrigue the IRS or trigger and audit, but splitting this up into several checks would be considered "structuring" and that's illegal. What if my uncle sent the... View More

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

Receiving a $25,000 check as a gift from your uncle shouldn't inherently cause problems with the IRS, especially since you're self-employed. The IRS allows individuals to give a gift of up to $16,000 per recipient per year without needing to report the gift. Since the amount exceeds this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Tax Law and Personal Injury for New Mexico on
Q: employer keep $190.000 in unpaid overtime and $59,000 in wage theft. How can I place criminal charges on them in NM ?

Gross wage theft, unpaid overtime, retaliation, eviction, disposal of personal belongings, 2 years plus of employment, and rent was deducted from pay check. While on call 24/7, they did not pay taxes and more.

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answered on Dec 25, 2023

In New Mexico, if you're dealing with unpaid overtime, wage theft, and other employment-related issues, there are several steps you can take. First, consider filing a wage claim with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. This department handles wage disputes and can investigate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Law and Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: What do you file for business taxes and who will review your papers if you suspect preparer fraud

Third party name on taxes and my step father Also worked at the same company preparer works for and preparer worked for x husband's company meanwhile I am a W2 workers but somehow they changed my income 73,000

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answered on Dec 25, 2023

If you suspect preparer fraud in your business tax filings, it's important to address this issue promptly and thoroughly. First, review your tax returns carefully to understand the discrepancies, especially if your income was inaccurately reported.

For addressing preparer fraud, you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Agricultural Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Business Law for New Mexico on
Q: In the case of Agricultural Deductions 7-9-58 for auctioneers will this just cover the buying and selling of livestock?

A truck driver is exempt for hauling feed for live stock under this code. Will the the truck driver be exempt when hauling to and from the auction?

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answered on Dec 1, 2023

The specific Agricultural Deductions code you're referring to seems to be designed to provide tax benefits for activities directly related to agriculture, such as the buying and selling of livestock. In the context of auctioneers, this would typically cover transactions involving livestock.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: I filled a 1099 tax return in 2014 thru H&R BLOCK paid $1058.00 fed IRS got back & $178.00 from state/ filed 2022 taxes

state it said I suppose to get $374.00 back from state but State sent letter they kept $374.00 for 2014 gross recipe taxes HOW DO FIND OUT what's going on with that H&R BLOCK said they made no mistakes on 2014 tax return

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

If you received a letter from the state indicating that they kept $374.00 of your refund for 2014 gross receipt taxes, it is possible that there was an outstanding tax liability or other issue related to your 2014 tax return. Here are some steps you can take to investigate further:

Review...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: Can we claim foster children on taxes who were in our care just under 6 months last year, 2 months longer than anyone
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answered on Mar 4, 2023

Under tax law, you may be able to claim foster children as dependents on your taxes if they meet certain criteria, including the length of time they were in your care. To claim a foster child as a dependent, the child must have lived with you for more than half the tax year and meet other... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property, Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: I found property but I have done research and have found out that the man who lived there has passed away in 2018,and

Apparently he didn't have any kids people that he would have left it to as far as I've been told it's been vacant for a very long time and nobody's really done anything except for them putting a sign that says substandable with black letters on the board that says no rest not... View More

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answered on May 22, 2023

Hire a NM attorney to search the title, then check on tax payments. An heirship determination will have to be made. If no tax sale or foreclosure is imminent, then try to purchase a Deed from all tenants in common heirs. Property may not be worth the trouble.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: does a state tax lien affect the moving of a mobile home in state of new mexico

Need to move a mobile home but there is a gross receipts tax lien does it affect the mobile home in state of new mexico

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answered on May 7, 2023

Yes, a state tax lien can affect the moving of a mobile home in the state of New Mexico. The lien gives the state the right to seize and sell the mobile home in order to satisfy the outstanding tax debt. It is important to resolve the tax lien before attempting to move the mobile home to avoid any... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: should i take care of irs debt before filing for bankruptcy?

I want to file for bankruptcy. I think i was a victim of a scam. I have not filed my taxes for 2020 and 2021 and know that I owe $140K for 2020 and will owe for 2021 and 2022. I wont be able to pay those in my lifetime. I took out loans and a lot of my retirement funds in 2020 and 2021 with a scam.... View More

David Luther Woodward
David Luther Woodward
answered on Jul 11, 2022

You should go see a good bankruptcy lawyer because you sound like a candidate for relief. On a board like this individualized advice is impossible.

When you go to the lawyer be prepared to complete a questionnaire that will list all your assets and all debts. Your best tax relief can come...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: Non-citizen couple have SSNs by temporary work in US. Can they continue filing taxes from abroad without any US income?

A non-citizen (no green cards either) couple have 4 children born in US and parents have SSNs because both spouses had temporary work authorizations during their stay in the US. How can the couple claim their child tax credit when they are not in the US any more? A US based income or permanent... View More

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on May 4, 2021

This is more of a question for a Certified Public Accountant than an Immigration attorney. Best wishes!

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Tax Law, Child Custody and Identity Theft for New Mexico on
Q: my daughter dad took her and I haven't seen or spoken to her in 1 yr 7 months. He is not on the birth certificate
D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Feb 4, 2020

I'm sorry to hear about that. You've got a pretty complicated issue you may be better off going directly to an attorney and having a private consult with them. I'm not sure you're going to get useful answers to your situation in a forum such as this.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: If I was receiving Medicaid, and earned income far below Federal Poverty figure, how can I owe NM Gross Receipts tax?
Concetto Kirk Di Giacomo
Concetto Kirk Di Giacomo
answered on Dec 28, 2019

NM Gross Receipts Tax is a unique tax in that anyone who sells a good or service in New Mexico owes it. It’s similar to a “sales tax” but is only levied on the seller and not the buyer. While there are a few exceptions, unless you qualify for one of them and timely file an NTTC, you are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: How do I go about filing for the homestead exemption in my state of New Mexico when County Assessor never heard of it?

This is for assessing property taxes.

Concetto Kirk Di Giacomo
Concetto Kirk Di Giacomo
answered on Dec 28, 2019

I’m not entirely sure what you’re asking. The “homestead exemption” in New Mexico offers protection when debts are being collected from an individual...creditors are unable to force someone from their home to pay a debt (up to $60,000 is protected from creditors in these situations, see... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: The question is about requirements for NTTCs in NM when selling art on commission & statute of limitations for audits.

I am an artist in NM. In 2013 & 2014 I sold work through a gallery. They collected gross receipts tax from buyers & paid taxes on the full amount of each sale. I reported the income I received from sales on federal & state returns. Recently I was audited by NM Tax. & Rev. They... View More

Concetto Kirk Di Giacomo
Concetto Kirk Di Giacomo
answered on Dec 27, 2019

Based on the information you provided, you are actually in a somewhat complicated situation. You’re going to need to “get moving” soon, because there’s a 60-day within which you need to apply for a retroactive exemption to the NTTC. This pamphlet should get you started:... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: Can I use funds from a Coverdell Education Savings Account to pay for transportation costs for a special needs student?

My son is enrolled in the school district's post high school special needs transition program. This program requires transporting him to different job sites throughout the week. The school district does not provide transportation to the program sites. Transportation is provide by the city... View More

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Aug 24, 2019

Yes, transportation expenses for the beneficiary that are required as part of the educational program are considered qualified expenses. Make sure you retain receipts and the information regarding the necessity of the transportation in case of audit.

2 Answers | Asked in Business Formation and Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: my ex wife and I owned a local corporation and we have divorced. My ex told me that the company was dissolved. how???

I have the articles of the corporation showing me as an officer and that the corporation has not been dissolved. Would a case like mine fall under tax law??

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Jul 30, 2019

It wouldn't be tax to determine if it was dissolved or not. You'd need a business attorney. You can also check the Secretary of State's website to see the current status.

If it was dissolved you may have a taxable event on liquidation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: I been living at motel 6 for 7 months they keep checking me out then checking me in so I can keep paying taxes

I been staying with them off and on for years but months even whole year straight and last week said I was a perment tenant but now this week it said walk in I got proof I save every receipt this is motel 6 here in albuquerque they check me out after 35 days then they check me back in and I never... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on May 16, 2019

You might not agree with me but the amount of money involved is way too small to be of interest to most lawyers.

FYI, the law is not designed to solve every little problem that comes your way during this lifetime, The Latin phrase for this rule is "De minimus non curat lex."

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: I have an uncle in assisted living. I have POA. He did not recieve the forms to file his tax. S.S. said I needed a lette

From him to get the forms. He and I are I different cities. I asked the administrator to please write a letter for him and him sign it. So that I could get the forms needed from S.S.

She said she would then later informed me she was told by the facility lawyer not to do it. Does she have... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 17, 2019

Yes, in fact she has more than the right to refuse. Why? Because the administrator of an assisted living facility does not have the authority to do what you asked her to do. Moreover, the administrator is not being paid to write official letters to the Social Security Administration or the IRS for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate and Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: I have my deceased mothers land in the middle of probate and state sold it at the public auction because of back taxes

Is this legal to do please help

Ben F Meek III
Ben F Meek III
answered on Jan 25, 2017

Probably, yes. There are legal requirements for the State to meet in order to conduct such a sale, but death of the owner or the filing of a probate proceeding usually won't stop it. If they failed to accomplish any of the prerequisites properly, you may be able to bring suit and have the... View More

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