To send your federal tax return by mail, the correct IRS mailing address depends on your state of residence and whether you are enclosing a payment with your return.

General Guidelines:

• If you are not including a payment , you typically send your return to one IRS address.
• If you are including a payment , you send it to a different IRS address.
• Addresses vary by state, so you need to select the correct address based on your state and whether you owe taxes or expect a refund

How to Find the Correct Address:

• Visit the IRS page "Where to File Paper Tax Returns" to find the specific mailing address for your state and form type.
• You can also use the IRS tool or tables that list addresses by state and payment status

Examples of IRS Mailing Addresses:

• For residents of Alabama without payment:
  Department of the Treasury
  Internal Revenue Service
  Austin, TX 73301-0002

• With payment:
  Internal Revenue Service
  P.O. Box 1214
  Charlotte, NC 28201-1214

• For residents of Alaska without payment:
  Department of the Treasury
  Internal Revenue Service
  Ogden, UT 84201-0002

• With payment:
  Internal Revenue Service
  P.O. Box 802501
  Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501
  (These are examples; you should verify your exact address)

Mailing Tips:

• Use the U.S. Postal Service for mailing your tax return.
• Ensure your envelope has correct postage and is postmarked by the filing deadline to be considered timely

• You may also consider using Certified Mail or Certificate of Mailing for proof of mailing

For Taxpayers Outside the U.S.:

• U.S. citizens living abroad or nonresident aliens have specific IRS addresses to mail their returns, which can be found on the IRS website

Summary:

To find the exact address to send your federal tax return, check the IRS official "Where to File Paper Tax Returns" page or IRS publications that list addresses by state and payment status. Make sure to mail your return by the due date with sufficient postage

. If you want, I can help you find the exact mailing address based on your state and whether you are enclosing a payment.