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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic  \n[www.newmexicolegalaid.org/LITC](www.newmexicolegalaid.org/LITC)[ ](www.newmexicolegalaid.org/LITC)[Legal Help Intake Line](Legal Help Intake Line) ([833](833)) 545-4357 Clinic Director (505) 814-6593  \nWhat You Need to Know About Your 2025 Taxes  \nAverage IRS Refund for 2025 Expected to Increase by $300-$1,000.  \nThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act brought big changes to the federal income tax, including a bigger standard deduction ($31,500 for marrieds under 65 filing jointly) and a new $6,000 deduction for eligible seniors. There are also new deductions for certain tips, overtime, and car loan interest. Even if you “make too little to file,” you may be able to claim a refund!  \nYou may be entitled to excess taxes withheld from your paycheck and/or two BIG child-based tax credits from the IRS. You must file your taxes to receive valuable tax credits and amounts your employer or others may have withheld from wages or other payments. Experts project that U.S. taxpayers will receive an extra $100 billion in tax refunds for 2025.  \nEarned Income & Child Tax Credits.  \nFor 2025, the maximum Earned Income Tax Credit ranges from $8,046 for workers with three qualifying children to $649 for workers with no qualifying children. The maximum Child Tax Credit increases to $2,200 per qualifying child in 2025, with a refundable amount of $1,700 .  \nIf your child was born in 2025 and is a U.S. citizen with a valid social security number.  \nTo open a free U.S. Treasury-funded $1,000 savings account for that child, file Form 4547 (now available only in draft [form at](form at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f4547--dft.pdf)[ ](form at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f4547--dft.pdf)[www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f4547--dft.pdf](form at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f4547--dft.pdf) ) with your 2025 income tax return. Visit [www.trumpaccounts.gov](www.trumpaccounts.gov) for an overview.  \nGet Your IRS Refund by Direct Deposit.  \nThe IRS is phasing out paper refund checks. To get your refund faster, open a bank account if you don’t have one already. For help finding a low-cost financial institution, go to [www.cabq.gov/bank-on-burque](www.cabq.gov/bank-on-burque) (many of the banks listed have locations throughout NM).  \nCheck Out Tax Benefits from New Mexico.  \nWhen you file your New Mexico return, review New Mexico Schedule PIT-RC carefully, whether or not you prepare that return. You may qualify for:  \n􀀁 A Working Families Tax Credit (equal to 25% of the Earned Income Tax Credit)  \n􀀁 A New Mexico Child Tax Credit (up to $637/child)  \n􀀁 A Low-Income Comprehensive Tax Rebate (up to $837/household)  \n􀀁 A Child Day Care Credit (up to $1,200 per household)  \nGet your taxes prepared for free!  \nThe IRS will begin accepting tax returns on January 26. Have a trained VITA or TCE volunteer prepare your taxes, either in-person or online. To find a free preparer near you, visit [irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep](irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep).  \n􀀁 In north-central New Mexico (including Albuquerque), the major free (VITA) tax prep provider is Tax Help New Mexico. Call 211 or visit [TaxHelpNM.org](TaxHelpNM.org) to make an appointment, beginning around January 20, 2026.  \n􀀁 Throughout New Mexico, a major tax prep provider for seniors and low-income taxpayers is AARP TaxAide. To find an AARP site near you, call 888-227-7669, beginning February 2 .  \n􀀁 Other free options include GetYourRefund.org and [MyFreeTaxes.com](MyFreeTaxes.com) – both these websites can connect you with IRS-certified volunteers to help you prepare your taxes, either online or over the phone.  \nDon’t assume a commercial preparer is qualified: studies show very high error rates. If you can’t find a free preparer, choose an Enrolled Agent (EA) . EAs must pass a rigorous IRS test and complete 72 hours of continuing education every three years. To find an enrolled agent near you, call the NM Society of Enrolled Agents at 505-877-1598, or visit the directory at [nmsea.net](","cbCaioelEZE1WY1K","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioelEZE1WY1K","pdf",230131,"English","# What You Need to Know About Your 2025 Taxes\n## Credits and Deductions for 2025\n## Get Your IRS Refund by Direct Deposit\n## Check Out Tax Benefits from New Mexico\n## Get Your Taxes Prepared for Free\n## Avoid Tax Preparation Loans\n## Claim Refunds for 2022-2024\n## Rights Under the Albuquerque Tax Preparer Ordinance","[{\"question\":\"What key changes affect the federal income tax for 2025?\",\"answer\":\"The One Big Beautiful Bill Act increased the standard deduction and added a $6,000 deduction for eligible seniors, along with new deductions for certain tips, overtime, and car loan interest.\"},{\"question\":\"How can I qualify for major credits for 2025?\",\"answer\":\"You may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, and the letter notes that you must file to receive valuable tax credits and amounts withheld from wages or other payments.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can I find free tax preparation help and when does it start?\",\"answer\":\"A trained VITA or TCE volunteer can prepare taxes in person or online. 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