How to pay quarterly tax estimate in New Mexico

Overview

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to pay the quarterly estimated tax for New Mexico state. There are two ways to pay quarterly tax estimates: login in or create an account, or make a payment without an account. 

Make a payment with an account

1. Go to https://tap.state.nm.us/tap/_/ 
2. On the top right of the page, enter your username and password and click Log in.
3. To create an account, click Create a Logon.
4. Follow the instructions to submit payment.

Make a payment without an account

1. Go to https://tap.state.nm.us/tap/_/ 
2. On the homepage, under "Payments," click Make a Payment
3. On the next screen, "What type of taxpayer are you?" click Individual
4. On the next screen, under "Account Information": 
   • Enter your name
   • For ID Type: Select Social Security #
5. Under Payment Information
   • Filing Period - Select the last date of the year you are paying towards (e.g., December 31st, 2024)
   • Payment Type - Estimated 
   • Amount - enter the total amount
6. Select your preferred payment method:
   
   • Credit Card (Additional Fee) Paying by credit card will immediately affect your balance. Any liability on your account can be immediately resolved by a credit card payment. A convenience fee is applied when using a credit card. 
   • E-Check (FREE)
7. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete your payment.

As a reminder, Heard cannot submit quarterly estimated tax for you, and you are responsible for paying it in a timely manner. We recommend saving any payment confirmations and checking your state's payment portal after submitting the payment to ensure it is reflected in your account. Please mark the quarterly tax payment as paid in Heard and upload a copy of your receipt.