You can exclude up to $30,000 of a military survivor annuity from your New Mexico personal income tax. This covers the Survivor Benefit Plan, the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan and the Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan.
There is nothing to apply for. Claim the exemption on your New Mexico personal income tax return for the year, and keep your Form 1099-R with your tax records.
Your Form 1099-R showing the annuity payments you received.