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Easily file New Mexico payroll tax forms including new hire reports, withholding tax returns, and unemployment insurance filings — all from one secure platform.
Form NHR
Deadline: Within 20 days of hire
Form TRD-41414
Deadline: 25th of the month following the end of the reporting period
Form ES903A/ ES903B
Deadline: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
New Mexico Payroll Filing Requirements for New Hire, Withholding, and Unemployment Insurance
Stay compliant with New Mexico payroll tax filing requirements for new hire reporting, withholding tax, and unemployment insurance.
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New Hire Report |
All employers and/or labor organizations in the State of New Mexico must report newly hired, re-hired or re-called employees, and temporary employees to the New Mexico New Hire Directory. |
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Within 20 days of the employee's hire or rehire date. |
Quarterly Wage Withholding Tax Return
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Employers who withhold New Mexico income tax from employee wages are required to file Form TRD-41414. |
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Form TRD-41414 is due on the 25th of the month following the end of the reporting period. Depending on your assigned business status, this reporting period can be monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. |
Quarterly Wage and Contribution Report |
All registered employers in New Mexico with active state unemployment insurance (UI) accounts must file Form ES903A to report the total gross wages paid, taxable wages, and to pay the corresponding unemployment insurance taxes. Reports must be submitted every quarter (even if no wages were paid). |
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Form ES-903A is filed by the last day of the month following the end of each quarter:
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Simplify New Mexico payroll tax filing with TaxBandits — securely file new hire reports, withholding tax forms, and unemployment insurance returns online.
Information Required to File
Know what information you need to file New Mexico payroll forms accurately.
What to Report in a New Hire?
- Employee full name
- Address
- Social Security Number
- Hire date
- Employer FEIN
- Employer address and contact information
What to Report on Form TRD-41414?
- New Mexico CRS identification number
- Total wages paid
- New Mexico withholding tax amounts
- Workers' compensation fee amounts
- Quarterly wage details
- Employer contact information
What to Report on Forms ES903A & ES903B?
- Employer account number
- Employee wage details
- Quarterly taxable wages
- Unemployment contributions due
- Number of employees
- Employer contribution rate
- Individual employee wage records
How to File Payroll Tax Forms with the State of New Mexico?
Create a free TaxBandits account and follow these simple steps to e-file your New Mexico forms efficiently.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new hire reporting, quarterly withholding Form TRD-41414, and Quarterly Wage and Contribution Reports Form ES903A & Form ES903B.
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages and contribution data.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new hire reporting, quarterly withholding Form TRD-41414, and Quarterly Wage and Contribution Reports Form ES903A & Form ES903B.
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages and contribution data.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
Start e-filing with New Mexico today — TaxBandits makes it quick and easy!
New Mexico Payroll Tax Filing — Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pay for more than filing—accuracy, right outcome, and peace of mind.
| No of Forms | First Form | Next 3 Forms | 5-25 Forms | 26-50 Forms | 51-100 Forms | 101-500 Forms | 501-1000 Forms |
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| New Hire Reporting | $1 / Employee | ||||||
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Withholding Form (TRD-41414) |
$5.95 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
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Unemployment Wage Report (ES903A, ES903B) |
$5.95 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
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Penalties and Corrections for New Hire, Withholding, and Unemployment
Know the penalties and how to correct errors before they impact compliance.
| Form | Penalties | Corrections |
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New Hire Report |
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Use New Mexico New Hire Directory: To correct an incorrectly submitted new hire report in New Mexico, you cannot edit or delete an already submitted report online. Instead, you must submit an updated, corrected report or contact state support if a duplicate error occurs. |
Form RD-41414 |
Late-Filing & Late Payment Penalty:
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Use Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) website: To amend Form TRD-41414, you must file an amended TRD-41414. The program has an electronic filing mandate, but you can request an e-file exception or waiver to submit a paper return. You can amend your TRD-41414 electronically via the TAP Login, which is the fastest method to process the adjustment. |
Forms ES903A & ES903B |
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Use Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) website: To amend New Mexico Forms ES903A (Employer’s Quarterly Wage and Contribution Report) and ES903B (Continuation Sheet), follow these steps:
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Beyond State Payroll Filing: Simplifying All Your Tax Needs
At TaxBandits, we simplify more than just state payroll filings. From Form 941 to 1099, W-2, and beyond, we make tax filing easier for businesses of all sizes. Our platform streamlines federal and state compliance, saving you time and reducing errors, so you can focus on growing your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
New hire reporting is mandated by law in all 50 states so one of the main goals of new hire reporting legislation is to make it as easy as possible for employers to comply. For those employers who have employees in more than one state, the state of New Mexico has two convenient options for reporting. View more details on multistate reporting.
The New Hire Directory welcomes Independent Contractor reports, however, employers are not required by law to submit them. The IRS provides strict guidelines on whether an individual is an Independent Contractor or an employee and questions regarding this guideline can be answered by contacting the IRS.
New Mexico employers must report new hires within 20 calendar days of the hire or rehire date. Electronic filers must submit two monthly transmissions no more than 16 days apart. This applies to full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees — even if they work just one day.
Report online at nm-newhire.com using your FEIN and employee details. You can also fax to (888) 878-1614 or mail to New Mexico New Hire Directory, PO Box 2999, Mercerville, NJ 08690. Online reporting is available 24/7 and provides instant confirmation. If you use a payroll service, they can report on your behalf.
Form TRD-41414, Wage Withholding Tax Return, is used to report and pay New Mexico income tax withheld from employee wages.
Key details include:
- Applies to all employers withholding New Mexico income tax
- Due by the 25th day of the month following the end of each filing period
- Must be filed electronically through the New Mexico TAP portal
- Employers must file even if no tax is due for the period
Form TRD-41409, Non-Wage Withholding Tax Return, is used to report withholding on:
- Pension distributions
- Annuities
- Gambling winnings
This form must generally be filed by:
- Pension and annuity payors when withholding is requested
- Gambling establishments withholding New Mexico income tax
Additional details:
- Gambling withholding rate is 6% for both residents and nonresidents
- Due by the 25th day of the month following the filing period
- Electronic filing through TAP is required
Beginning January 1, 2026, employers must file Form TRD-41431, Workers Compensation Fee Return and Employees Quarterly Wage and Withholding Report.
This form is used to:
- Report employee quarterly gross wages
- Report New Mexico income tax withheld
- Report Workers’ Compensation Fees
Key filing requirements:
- Mandatory electronic filing through TAP
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Due quarterly on:
- April 25
- July 25
- October 25
- January 25
Workers’ Compensation Fee rates effective July 1, 2025:
- Employer fee: $2.55 per employee
- Employee fee: $2.25 per employee
New Mexico strongly encourages employers to electronically file and pay through the Taxpayer Access Point (TAP). Employers can file Form TRD-41414 and pay taxes electronically through the TAP portal. employers using the Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) website.
If for some reason you are unable to file Form TRD-41414 or pay the return electronically you are able to request a waiver or exception for e-filing and e-paying using the Forms RPD-41351, E-File and E-Pay Waiver Request Form and RPD-41350, E-File and E-Pay Exception Request Form.
Forms ES903A (Employer’s Quarterly Wage & Contribution Report) and ES903B are state-specific payroll tax documents used in New Mexico to report employee wages and pay unemployment insurance (UI) taxes.
Who Must File?
All active employers in New Mexico who are subject to the New Mexico Unemployment Compensation Law must file these forms.
- Form ES903A: The primary form used to report total gross wages, taxable wages, and unemployment taxes due.
- Form ES903B: Generally used alongside ES903A, this schedule form lists the details of individual employees, their Social Security Numbers, and the wages they earned during the quarter.
Key Details & Deadlines
- Filing Frequency: Quarterly.
- Due Date: Must be filed and paid by the last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter.
- Zero-Wage Reporting: You must still file a report even if you had no employees or paid no wages during that quarter.
For 2026, New Mexico unemployment insurance taxes apply to the first $33,200 of wages paid to each employee during the calendar year.
The New Mexico unemployment insurance contribution rates for 2026 are as follows:
- New Employer Rate: Generally 1.0%
- Experienced Employer Rates: Typically range from 0.33% to 5.4% depending on the employer’s experience rating and benefit charges.
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