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  2. Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tax-due date?

The tax is due on the 25th day of the month following the month of production unless otherwise authorized by the Department.

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What does “oil and gas proceeds” mean?

Oil and gas proceeds are amounts derived from production and payable to recipients (remittees) as royalty interest, overriding royalty interest, production payment interest, working interest, or any other amount expressed as a right to a specified interest either in...

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Who must withhold?

The remitter (the person, whether an individual or a business) who makes an oil and gas proceeds payment to a nonresident of New Mexico must withhold from that payment. The recipient must be a qualified remittee.

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Who is a qualified remittee?

A qualified remittee is a person who receives oil and gas proceeds from New Mexico wells and who is not a resident of New Mexico. As proof of a New Mexico residence, the Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) will accept a New Mexico address provided by the remittee as...

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