Where to Mail Federal Tax Return?

Mailing taxes can be a hassle, with paperwork, stamps, and potential delays in delivery. Instead of navigating the stress of traditional filing, consider e-filing your taxes. It’s faster, more secure, and often allows for quicker refunds. Plus, e-filing minimizes the risk of errors and lets you track your submission in real-time.

The mailing address for the IRS depends on the state or territory you currently live in, whether you expect a tax refund, or if you are submitting a payment. These addresses apply to both taxpayers and tax professionals filing Form 1040 or 1040-SR for the current or prior filing years. Note that e-filed returns DO NOT need to be mailed.

Should I Mail or e-File My Taxes?

• You can pay taxes online, even if you are mailing in your return. You can also include your direct deposit information on your return if you’re expecting a refund.
• Always file something, even if you can’t pay right away. Why? Late filing penalties are often higher than late payment penalties!
• The Form 1040-X for tax amendments has a different IRS mailing address compared to your original return. Check the instructions for other tax forms, as they often have their specific mailing address for IRS returns listed on the informational pages.
• If you move and need to update your mailing address with the IRS—especially if you are expecting a tax refund check—complete Form 8822 and mail it to the address provided on the form (this form cannot be e-filed). Alternatively, you can update your address when you file your next tax return, but it’s generally a good idea to update it soon after you move.

Where to Mail My Return?

Check out the table below for the IRS mailing addresses organized by residency. It’s important to send your returns to the right address based on the specific Form 1040 you are filing. If you used eFile.com to prepare your return, don’t forget to include copies of your income forms! Lastly, to ensure your tax return is processed smoothly and on-time, double-check that you are using the correct mailing address for IRS.

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What Are the IRS Mailing Addresses by State?

For U.S. Residents, the IRS has six main addresses for mailing in Ogden, Utah, Kansas City, Missouri, Louisville, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Ohio, Austin, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina. These vary based on whether you are attaching payment or expect a refund. Find the IRS Ogden Utah address, the IRS Kansas City address, and more by state below.

Click on the state you live or reside in - most likely the same address as on your tax return - below and find the mailing address for your IRS tax forms. The IRS mailing addresses listed below can also be stored and/or printed by clicking the link.

Alabama Resident

Alaska Resident

Arizona Resident

Arkansas Resident

California Resident

Colorado Resident

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

American Samoa

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

Puerto Rico

U.S. Virgin Islands

Note: for some of the western states, the following addresses were previously used:

• No payment attached: Department of the Treasury | Internal Revenue Service | Fresno, CA 93888-0002
• With payment attached: Internal Revenue Service | P.O. Box 7704 | San Francisco, CA 94120-7704.

Can I Use UPS, FedEx, etc. to Mail to the IRS?

If you elect to use a private delivery service (PDS), you will want to use the addresses in the table below instead of the by-state addresses.

Where to File if I Do Not Reside in the U.S.?

As a U.S. citizen living outside of the states, use the 1040 address below; as a non-U.S. citizen filing a nonresident return, use the 1040-NR. You can e-file both these returns on eFile.com. 

If you live in Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or Northern Mariana Islands, review IRS Publication 570, Tax Guide for Individuals with Income from U.S. Possessions.

Where to Mail Form 941?

The deadlines to file quarterly returns for employers are generally the end of the month following a quarter. For example, for wages paid during Q1 (January - March), the first 941 would be due April 30. If the end of the month falls on a weekend of holiday, the deadline is moved to the next business day.

Note: we at eFile.com currently only support the preparation and e-filing of individual income tax returns via Form 1040 and individual income state returns.

The IRS does accept e-filed 941 Forms for Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Returns and they encourage employers to e-file rather than mail. Otherwise, use the addresses below to mail your 941 Return based on the state the business operates and whether or not you owe taxes.

How to Prepare a Ta Return for Mailing?

Most returns can be e-filed, but some may need to be mailed; back taxes always need to be mailed and certain forms cannot be e-filed.

Sign in to your eFile.com account and confirm that all of your information entered is correct. Be sure to check your forms under Federal Taxes > Review and review the bank account provided. Then, select My Account from the top menu.

Recommended: Use a desktop or laptop computer, not a phone or tablet.

Select the PDF icon for the tax return you want to mail in which will open the PDF in a new window. Print this full document as you will need various parts of it.

Separate the printed document into sections:

1. Federal return
2. Each state return.

1. Mailing Your Federal IRS Tax Return

Confirm the bank information is correct on the return if you are having your refund deposited to a bank account. When you mail your return, you can provide a bank account for direct deposit.

Sign page 2 of the Form 1040 and date it as well. Make sure the Occupation field is filled in and complete the IP PIN boxes if you were assigned one by the IRS (you do not need this, but if you know it, you can enter it). If you are married and filing a joint return, your spouse will also have to complete their portion of the signature section. Your federal tax return is not considered a valid return unless it is signed. You may also consider providing a phone number in the line item.

Attach any schedules and forms behind your Form 1040 in the order of the "Attachment Sequence No." shown in the upper right-hand corner of the schedule or form - see image below. For supporting statements, letters, etc., arrange them in the same order as the schedules or forms they support and attach them last. Attach copies of income forms W-2, 1099, and other income documents to the front of your Form 1040.

The IRS address you use depends on where you live and whether you are enclosing a check or expecting a refund - check the addresses above on this page. You should send your return through the U.S. Postal Service with a method for delivery tracking so you will know when the IRS receives your tax return. Note that it could take up to 6-8 weeks for the IRS to process your mailed tax return.

2. Mailing Your State Tax Return

To file your state return(s) by mail, you will follow a similar process to the federal return. You do not mail your state return to the IRS.

Confirm the bank information is correct on the return if you are having your refund deposited to a bank account. Make sure to sign and date the main form, then attach all of the supporting documents and income forms, similar to the federal tax return instructions above.

Where to Mail My State Return?

The proper state mailing address to send your return is typically on the main state tax form page of your PDF. You may also find the proper mailing address on the eFile.com state page for your state. Click on your state in the interactive map below and you will be taken to your state page where the proper mailing address will be at the bottom of the individual state page.

You should send your state return through the U.S. Postal Service with a method for delivery tracking. This way, you will know when the state receives your return.

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