Section 7-2-18.15 - Working families tax credit.
7-2-18.15. Working families tax credit.
A. A resident who files an individual New Mexico income tax return may claim a credit in an amount equal to ten percent of the federal income tax credit for which that individual is eligible for the same taxable year pursuant to Section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code. The credit provided in this section may be referred to as the "working families tax credit".
B. The working families tax credit may be deducted from the income tax liability of an individual who claims the credit and qualifies for the credit pursuant to this section. If the credit exceeds the individual's income tax liability for the taxable year, the excess shall be refunded to the individual.