New Mexico § 7-1-16 - Delinquent taxpayer
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 7-1-16 — Delinquent taxpayer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1-16. Delinquent taxpayer
A. Except as provided in Subsection D of this section, any taxpayer to whom taxes
have been assessed as provided in Section 7-1-17 NMSA 1978 or upon whom demand for payment has been made as provided in Section 7-1-63 NMSA 1978 who does not within ninety days after the date of assessment or demand for payment
make payment of the undisputed amount, protest the assessment or demand for payment
as provided by Section 7-1-24 NMSA 1978 or furnish security for payment as provided by Section 7-1-54 NMSA 1978 becomes a delinquent taxpayer and remains such until: (1) payment of the total amount of all such taxes is made; (2) security is furnished for payment; or (3) no part of the assessment remains unabated. B. Any taxpayer who fails to provide security as required by Subsection D of Section 7-1-54 NMSA 1978 shall be deemed to be a delinquent taxpayer. C. If a taxpayer files a protest as provided in Section 7-1-24 NMSA 1978 , the taxpayer nevertheless becomes a delinquent taxpayer upon failure of the taxpayer
to appear, in person or by authorized representative, at the hearing set or upon failure
to perfect an appeal from any decision or part thereof adverse to the taxpayer to
the next higher appellate level, as provided in that section, unless the taxpayer
makes payment of the total amount of all taxes assessed and remaining unabated or
furnishes security for payment. D. A taxpayer does not become a delinquent taxpayer if the taxpayer has been issued
an assessment as a result of a managed audit but is still within the allowed time
period to pay the tax due as specified in Paragraph (4) of Subsection A of Section 7-1-67 NMSA 1978 .
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 7-1-16
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 7-1-16 cover?
Section 7-1-16 ("Delinquent taxpayer") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 7-1-16?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 7-1-16" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 7-1-16 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Mexico can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in New Mexico.