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New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department
Tax Information Authorization
Tax Disclosure

ACD-31102 Rev. 03/27/2023

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN BLACK INK

This form will expire three years from the date that this Tax Information Authorization Tax Disclosure form has been signed by the authorizing individual listed below. If your authorized representative changes, submit a new form to notify the Department.

Check one (Required):

Section I: Taxpayer Information

*Required Fields (If the required fields are not complete, this form is VOID and the taxpayer's information will not be shared.)

Name(s)*

A. Tax Identification Number(s)*

B. Reporting Period(s)*
Specify:

DBA Name(s) (If applicable)

Mailing Address* (If the address is new or changed, mark this box )

City* State* Zip Code*

C. Tax Program(s)*

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

Fax Number

Section II: Authorized Representative Information

Individual Representative's Name*

TAP Logon (If applicable)

Mailing Address*

Telephone Number* Fax Number

City* State* Zip Code*

E-Mail Address*

Section III: Information Authorization

Check all that apply

i. Designation type

ii. License/Enrollment Number

iii. State of Jurisdiction

Authorizing Signature(s)

By signing below, I acknowledge that the authorized individual representative(s) listed above, have the authority to receive Federal and State confidential information on behalf of the taxpayer listed above in tax matters related to this form per NMSA 1978, § 7-1-8 and 26 U.S.C. § 6103. By signing below, I (the taxpayer) am authorizing the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department Secretary or Secretary’s delegate, to use facsimile, e-mail, or both. I understand that the fax numbers and e-mail addresses above will be used when providing confidential information.

Printed Name*

Title

Signature*

Date*

Printed Name

Title

Signature

Date

•For taxpayers authorizing the Department to disclose return information for a married filing joint personal income tax return, both taxpayers must sign this form.

•For a business or estate this form must be signed by a corporate officer, partner, or fiduciary who has been previously identified as such to the Department.

Instructions

Who is required to submit ACD-31102

The Tax Information Authorization Tax Disclosure form is for a taxpayer who wants to give authorization to access their tax information to an individual who is not their spouse. A taxpayer can choose to authorize an individual or firm to access their tax information for filing purposes or research purposes by submitting a completed ACD-31102, Tax Information Authorization Tax Disclosure. A separate ACD-31102 is needed for multiple individuals and/or firms.

This form should also be used to update or revoke previously granted authorization to your tax information.

Should you need assistance completing this form or if you have any questions, please contact the Department:

Phone: 1-866-285-2996

Once the completed forms and attachments have been reviewed and processed, the individual or firm will be granted access to your taxpayer information.

Line Instruction

Check the box to indicate if this is a New, Update, Revoke, or Revoke All request.

If you need to revoke access to a previously authorized individual or firm, fill out their information in Section II: Authorized Representative Information. If you wish to revoke all access by all authorized individuals or firms select/mark Revoke All.

Section I: Taxpayer Information

Provide all required information about the taxpayer. Required information is identified by asterisk (*).

Fill out the following information: Name(s)*, Doing Business As (DBA), Mailing address*, City*, State*, Zip Code*, Telephone Number, E-mail address, and Fax Number.

A. Tax Identification Number(s)* Provide all applicable tax identification numbers for the taxpayer.

B. Reporting Period(s)* If you want your authorized representative to have access to all taxpayer data, current and historical select/mark All Tax Periods. If you want to grant access to a specific time frame, provide that information in the space provided.

Tax Year(s)- provide the tax year or tax years for which you are granting authorization. Starting Period/Ending Period- provide both the starting period and the ending period if you are granting access for a specified time frame.

IMPORTANT: The Tax Information Authorization, commonly referred to as a TIA, is valid for three years from the taxpayer(s) signature date. Once that time frame has expired, a new TIA is required.

C. Tax Program(s) Check all tax programs that pertain to your tax situation. If the tax program is not selected, access will not be allowed, and you will be required to submit a new ACD-31102 for access to be granted. If selecting other, please specify in the space provided.

Section II: Authorized Representative Information

This form allows you to designate a tax authorization to a single individual or firm. If multiple individuals or firms need access to your taxpayer information, you must submit Form ACD-31102 for each individual or firm.

Section III: Information Authorization

A. through D. Please read the checkbox list carefully and mark all that apply to your tax situation. Your selection will determine what level of access your representative will be granted.

D. Designation of Qualified Representative. You must provide the following information if known: i. Designation type (Attorney, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent, Other-specify), ii. License Number, iii. State of Jurisdiction

Authorizing Signature This form must be signed by the taxpayer or taxpayers, if married filing joint. If this form is being submitted for business or estate, this form must be signed by a corporate officer, partner, or fiduciary.

Form Submission

You can mail or email your completed authorization form to the Department:

Mail: NM Taxation and Revenue Department

Attn: Compliance Registration Unit

PO Box 8485

Albuquerque, NM 87198

E-mail: Business.Reg@tax.nm.gov

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What the Tax Information Authorization Is and When It’s Used

A Tax Information Authorization is a signed document that permits a third party to access, prepare, or transmit tax-related records on behalf of a taxpayer, or to receive certain tax forms and notices. It typically identifies the taxpayer, the authorized recipient, the scope of authority (for example, review only or full filing access), relevant tax identifiers, effective dates, and signature blocks. Organizations use it to share W-9 data, provide authorization for tax preparers to receive IRS notices, or permit financial institutions to accept tax reporting information on behalf of a client.

Step-by-step: Filling the Authorization

Complete the form in this order to avoid common rejections and ensure clear authority is established.

  • 01
    Identify parties: Enter taxpayer and recipient legal names and addresses.
  • 02
    Specify scope: Select or write the exact permissions granted.
  • 03
    Confirm TIN: Provide SSN/EIN exactly as on IRS records.
  • 04
    Sign and date: Authorized signer signs, dates, and prints title.

How to Configure an Online Authorization Workflow

Map fields and authentication to your risk profile before sending the authorization for signature.

Field Configuration
Authentication Email with SMS code or KBA for higher assurance
Signature type Allow e-signature overlays or require PKI digital signature
Field validation Enable format masks for TIN, dates, and phone numbers
Notifications Set automatic reminders and completion emails

Typical eSubmission Flow for Authorizations

A straightforward online flow reduces friction and preserves a complete audit trail from upload to signed record.

  • Upload document: Sender uploads PDF or DOCX and places required fields.
  • Assign signers: Enter signer emails and signer roles or order.
  • Signer verification: Signer authenticates by email, SMS, or KBA.
  • Complete signing: Signed PDF and audit trail are generated and stored.

Technical Requirements for Digital Signing and Delivery

Ensure your chosen platform supports required formats, authentication, and integrations before launching consented tax data workflows.

  • File types: PDF, DOCX, and XLSX supported
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, KBA, SSO available

Comparing eSignature Vendors for Tax Authorizations

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Key Security and Compliance Attributes to Check

Encryption in transit: TLS 1.2/1.3
Encryption at rest: AES-256
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II
Regulatory support: HIPAA (BAA required)
FDA / audit: 21 CFR Part 11 compliant
International standards: ISO 27001

Penalties and Risks If the Authorization Is Incorrect

1099 filing error: Penalties apply
Late 1099s: $60–$330 per form
Intentional disregard: $660+ per form
Backup withholding: 24% withheld
I-9 paperwork: $281–$2,789 per violation
Unauthorized disclosure: Privacy and contractual risk

Key Filing and Exchange Deadlines to Keep in Mind

Certain tax forms and recipient notices have firm deadlines; plan authorization and data exchange timing to meet IRS schedules.

W-9 provision:

Provide a W-9 upon payer request; no fixed IRS submission deadline

Form 1099-NEC:

Recipient and IRS due January 31

Form 1099-MISC:

Recipient due January 31; paper IRS filing by Feb 28

1099 electronic:

IRS electronic deadline generally March 31

Individual return:

Form 1040 due April 15 (extensions via Form 4868)

Real-world Examples of Using a Tax Information Authorization

These concise examples illustrate typical organizational uses of tax authorizations and how digital workflows support them.

Optica Ventures LLC — Brian Fitzgibbons

Optica automated authorization exchanges for contractors to speed onboarding.

  • The authorization covered 1099 reporting only.
  • As a result, payroll and accounting received verified TINs faster, reduced manual follow-up, and improved compliance with payer documentation requirements.

Fertility Centers of Illinois — John Butler

The center used electronic authorizations to share tax-related patient billing summaries with third‑party administrators.

  • Consent was limited to billing and tax reporting.
  • Electronic delivery preserved an audit trail, reduced paper handling, and aligned retention with HIPAA and tax record rules.

Practical Tips to Reduce Errors and Ensure Acceptance

Follow these practices to improve accuracy, speed approvals, and reduce audit exposure when preparing tax authorizations.

Verify TINs before sending
Use IRS TIN matching for large filers or request a completed W-9 to confirm the TIN; inaccurate TINs can trigger backup withholding and penalties.
Limit authorization scope
Describe precise permissions and covered forms to reduce inadvertent disclosure and to make revocation and audit searches simpler for both parties.
Record consent clearly
Document the signer’s intent to sign electronically and retain consentability checks in the audit trail to meet ESIGN and UETA validity requirements.
Use strong authentication
Select SMS or knowledge-based authentication for external signers when sensitive tax identifiers are exchanged; consider notarization for higher legal certainty.

Common Preparation Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting incomplete or unsigned forms; missing signatures often require resubmission and delay tax reporting deadlines.
  • Entering TINs with formatting errors; dashes or transposed digits cause payer rejections and potential backup withholding.
  • Using vague authorization language; unclear scope leads to disputes about permitted actions and increases legal exposure.
  • Failing to retain an audit trail; without timestamps, IP, and signer authentication, electronic signatures may be harder to defend in audits.

Who Typically Completes and Signs This Authorization

Different roles within organizations or individual taxpayers complete authorizations depending on use case and authority required.

  • Tax preparers and CPA firms requesting client permission to receive IRS notices and file returns on behalf of a client.
  • Payroll and HR professionals collecting W-9 data and TIN confirmations from contractors and vendors.
  • Financial institutions and broker-dealers obtaining authorization to receive tax reporting information or to accept electronic 1099s.

Frequently Asked Questions and Quick Troubleshooting

Answers to common questions about electronic authorizations, signature validity, revocation, and what to do when a form is rejected.


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