How do I register for New Mexico payroll taxes?

Registering for New Mexico Payroll Tax Account Numbers

New Mexico requires employers to register with the Taxation & Revenue Department and Department of Workforce Solutions.

Taxation & Revenue Department Combined Reporting System Identification Number

• Register online
• Format: 11 digits (99-999999-99-9)
• To find an existing account number, call: (505) 827-0700

Department of Workforce Solutions Employer’s Number

• Register online
• Format: 8 digits - 99999999
• To find an existing account number, call: (877) 664-6984

New Mexico Payroll Taxes

Payroll Tax Rates

The Department of Workforce Solutions will assign your unemployment insurance tax rate. New employers generally have an initial rate of 1%.

Payroll Tax Deposit Schedules

All unemployment taxes are deposited quarterly.

The Department of Revenue will assign your withholding deposit schedule of either quarterly or monthly.