The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at NMLA does not generally provide tax return preparation services. If you need tax preparation assistance, please consider the following*:
- Tax Help New Mexico: For those in Central NM, TaxHelpNM will prepare current year and prior year tax returns. They offer free appointments, and limited walk-in service at some locations. Go to www.TaxHelpNM.org or call 211 (or 505-245-1735) for updates or to make an appointment. Note that appointments become available on a rolling basis, so it is important to check back regularly if all appointments appear taken.
- Call AARP Tax Aide at 311 or 888-227-7669 or visit http://AARP.info/TaxAideLocator, and make a free in-person appointment (generally during tax season only).
- Family Financial Well-Being Program: Register here for a free in-person appointment. Multiple languages available. https://ctsctrials.health.unm.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=FRNKAHMP4XEETJRR (choose "self-referral" option)
- Visit www.GetYourRefund.org to connect with IRS volunteers around the country to have your tax returns prepared online or over the phone.
- Visit www.MyFreeTaxes.com - If your income is $89,000 or less (2026), use this to prepare your own returns with help from IRS certified volunteers if/when you need help.
- To find other free tax preparation sites near you, visit https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep.
- Free do-it-yourself federal tax filing software is available at www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free, with options available depending on income level.
- You can file your New Mexico return for free by using the Taxpayer Access Point system. https://tap.state.nm.us/tap/_.
- If you are unable to find a free tax preparer, consider hiring an Enrolled Agent: call NM Society of Enrolled Agents (NMSEA) at 505-877-1598, or https://nmsea.net, or https://taxexperts.naea.org. Another option is a CPA (Certified Public Accountant): call 505-246-1699, or visit www.nmscpa.org/resources/find-a-cpa.
- Lutheran Family Services (for refugees), 505-933-7032
* Some of the services listed may be available during tax filing season only
