Where you mail your 2024 Form 1040 tax return depends on your state of residence and whether you are including a payment with your return. Key points:
- The IRS has different mailing addresses based on your state and if you are sending a payment or not.
- If you are NOT including a payment, you generally mail your return to a designated IRS processing center address for your state.
- If you ARE including a payment, you mail it to a different IRS address, often a P.O. Box.
- The IRS website provides a detailed list of addresses by state and return type to ensure your return is sent to the correct location.
- For example, many taxpayers mail their returns to addresses in Austin, TX or Cincinnati, OH depending on their state and payment status.
- Using a mailing method with tracking (like certified mail or UPS) is recommended to confirm the IRS receives your return.
- You must sign and date your Form 1040 before mailing.
- Paper filing takes longer to process than e-filing, so refunds may be delayed if you mail your return.
For exact mailing addresses, you can check the IRS page "Where to File Paper Tax Returns" or use IRS tools that list addresses by state and payment status. Some common addresses include:
Situation| Mailing Address Example
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No payment, many states| Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service,
Austin, TX 73301-0002
Payment included, many states| Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 1214,
Charlotte, NC 28201-1214
Because the address varies by state and payment, consult the IRS official page for your specific mailing address: [IRS Where to File Paper Tax Returns](https://www.irs.gov/filing/where-to-file-paper-tax-returns-with-or- without-a-payment)
. Also, consider mailing your return via USPS Certified Mail or another trackable service to ensure delivery confirmation
