Mailing Your Federal Tax Return? Here’s Exactly Where To Send It
As the deadline to file federal tax returns approaches, you may be wondering how to file your return. For the quickest turnaround, the IRS recommends that you file your return electronically using one of its various e-file options. Due to current staffing issues, paper tax returns could take several weeks longer to process.
However, you can still file a paper return by mail if you don’t want to go the digital route. Just verify that you mail your return by the federal tax return deadline on April 15, 2024. Don’t forget to double-check the postage rates to avoid penalties for filing a late return. But where do you mail a federal tax return? Read on to find out.
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Where To Mail Federal Tax Return
Below, you’ll find a list of addresses where you can mail your federal tax return with or without a payment. Keep in mind that the filing address should match the form number you’re using. The most common forms are the 1040 and 1040-SR, but the addresses for form 1040-X, which is used to make edits to your tax return, are also included.
Filing Addresses for Form 1040 and 1040-SR
Make certain that you use the appropriate address depending on whether you’re enclosing a payment or submitting your tax return without a payment.
Where You Live | Address if You Are Enclosing a Payment | Address if You Are Not Enclosing a Payment |
|---|---|---|
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas | Internal Revenue Service | Department of the Treasury |
Arizona, New Mexico | Internal Revenue Service | Department of the Treasury |
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin | Internal Revenue Service | Department of the Treasury |
Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming | Internal Revenue Service | Department of Treasury |
Arkansas, Oklahoma | Internal Revenue Service | Department of the Treasury |
Pennsylvania | Internal Revenue Service | Department of the Treasury |
Non-Residents Filing Forms 1040 and 1040-SR
If you meet one of these requirements, you will use a different address:
If you live in a foreign country, U.S. possession or territory
You use an APO or FPO address
If you file Form 2555 or 4563
If you are a dual-status alien
You will use these addresses to mail your tax return.
Address if You Are Enclosing a Payment | Address if You Are Not Enclosing a Payment |
|---|---|
Internal Revenue Service | Department of the Treasury |
As a note, residents of American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands should refer to IRS Publication 570 for more information on filing their returns.
Filing Addresses for Form 1040-X
Form 1040-X is used to make edits to your tax return. If you claimed the wrong filing status or need to report changes to your income, deductions or credits, you can mail the amended form to the address that matches your place of residence below.
Where You Live | Address |
|---|---|
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin | Department of the Treasury |
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas | Department of the Treasury |
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming | Department of the Treasury |
If you meet any of these requirements, you’ll use a different address to mail your return:
Live in a foreign country, U.S. possession or territory
Have an APO or FPO Address
Will file Form 2555 or 4563
Are a dual-status alien
You will use this address to mail your form and all attachments:
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Austin, TX 73301-0215
Just like Form 1040 and 1040-SR, if you live in American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands or the Northern Mariana Islands, you should refer to IRS Publication 570 for more information on where to mail your return.
Final Take
Whether you choose to file electronically for a faster refund or stick with mailing your return, understanding where to mail federal tax returns is crucial. Remember, paper filings may face delays due to processing times, so plan accordingly to meet the deadline.
Information is accurate as of March 11, 2024.
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