Here’s how you can make a claim:

Last year, the state of New Mexico sent millions of dollars in rebates to help residents offset rising costs of living. But the state Department of Revenue claims it still owes more than $6 million in unclaimed tax refunds from New Mexico. You can claim a refund even if you haven’t claimed it yet.

Unclaimed Tax Refund in New Mexico: How to Claim It

According to the New Mexico Department of Revenue (TRD), millions of dollars worth of rebate checks were mailed, but some were returned as undeliverable. Unclaimed tax refunds in New Mexico are now held in accounts maintained by the New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue.

Approximately 16,700 unclaimed rebate checks worth at least $6 million are held in TRD’s unclaimed real estate office. The state plans to return the checks to taxpayers who filed their 2022 tax returns.

“More than $6 million in 2022 tax refunds that were returned to the Internal Revenue Service because they could not be delivered by the postal service have been transferred to the department’s Unclaimed Property Office,” the department said in a news release.

If you believe your 2022 rebate was not delivered, you should search our unclaimed property database by entering your name at nmclaims.unclaimedproperty.com.

Once your name is on the list, you can easily claim your refund check. You can claim your rebate check directly on the website or send an email to your state representative with all the necessary information. (email protected).

According to state officials, the reason some checks are not delivered is likely due to a change of address or the death of the taxpayer. Taxpayers can update their address by creating an account at tap.state.nm.us or by submitting Form RPD-41260, available here.

There is also a process for families of taxpayers who have died but not yet claimed a refund to claim a refund check. Please visit this link for more information.

Some 2023 rebates also went unclaimed.

In addition to the 2022 unclaimed tax refunds in New Mexico, about 11,500 refund checks from 2023 were also returned to the state, the department said. The dollar value of this check is unclear at this time. If your check is one of those, you’ll need to use the same website and process to claim your 2022 rebate.

In 2023, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham approved refunds for New Mexico taxpayers and relief for residents who are not required to file taxes. Refund checks were automatically sent to residents who filed their 2021 Personal Income Tax (PIT) return.

Eligible single filers and married individuals filing separately received $500, and married individuals filing jointly received $1,000. If you have already filed a return, you must file your 2021 PIT return by May 31, 2024 to receive your 2023 refund.

People who do not have to file a return received relief of up to $1,000. Please visit this link to check your payment status.