CRS Redesign Project FAQs
When will the new filing system start?
Taxpayers will begin filing using the new returns in July 2021. It is important to note that new destination-based sourcing required under state law begins July 1, 2021, which will impact return filing beginning in August 2021. back to list
What is destination-based sourcing?
Most businesses today report Gross Receipts Tax using the rate in effect at their place of business, though there are exceptions, such as in the construction industry. Out-of-state remote sellers now pay only the statewide rate of 5.25%. Under destination-based...
I need to use my CRS number for a variety of reporting requirements in addition to filing my taxes. Will I have to get a new one?
Current taxpayers will continue to use the number they have now, but it will be renamed the Business Tax Identification Number (BTIN). The Department will reach out to other state and local government agencies to inform them of the name change. back to list
Will this do anything to make it easier to get a refund?
Improvements are being made to the Taxpayer Access Point will make filing amended returns and refund requests simpler and clearer. Often, taxpayers are unaware that in addition to filing an amended return or multiple amended returns, they must also submit a request...
Will I get to see the new forms before I need to start using them to file?
Yes. The Department will have webinars and other training opportunities available beginning early in 2021. Webinars will be recorded and posted on the Department YouTube channel, New Mexico Taxation and Revenue. back to list
What changes are you making to the Taxpayer Access Point (TAP)?
We are deploying leading edge technology to create a more intuitive, user-friendly filing experience. In the new version of TAP, there will be an “Action Center†that will provide reminders and help guide users through their filing...
Will there be any changes to quarterly Unemployment Insurance Tax reporting through the Department of Workforce Solutions?
The CRS Redesign Project only affects tax programs currently filed through the Combined Reporting System (CRS). The Taxation and Revenue Department does not administer Unemployment Insurance Tax. More information about that tax can found  at...