Where to send your federal tax return depends on the form you are filing, whether you are including a payment, and your state of residence. The IRS provides specific mailing addresses for paper tax returns based on these factors.
How to find the correct mailing address:
- Identify the tax form you are filing (e.g., Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-X).
- Determine if you are including a payment with your return.
- Find your state of residence or filing location.
Key points:
- The IRS has a detailed list of mailing addresses by state and form type on their website.
- For Forms 1040 and 1040-SR, the mailing address varies by state and whether a payment is enclosed.
- If you are expecting a refund and not sending a payment, use the address for returns without payment.
- Taxpayers filing from international locations or U.S. possessions have separate addresses.
- You can use Private Delivery Services designated by the IRS to meet mailing deadlines.
- The U.S. Postal Service recommends taking your return to a local post office and requesting a postmark to prove timely filing.
Where to find the addresses:
- IRS official page for where to file paper tax returns by state and form:
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- You can also find state-specific addresses for Form 1040 and related forms on sites like GetYourRefund.org or TriNet’s IRS mailing guide
- USPS provides tips on mailing and proof of mailing for tax returns
If you want to be certain of the exact address for your situation, visit the IRS "Where to File" page and select your form and state to get the current mailing address. This ensures you send your federal tax return to the correct IRS location.
