Where to mail your 1040 tax return depends on your state of residence and whether you are including a payment with your return. The IRS has specific mailing addresses for paper tax returns that vary by these factors.
General guidelines:
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If you live in the United States and are not enclosing a payment , you mail your Form 1040 to a designated IRS processing center address based on your state.
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If you are enclosing a payment , you generally mail it to a different IRS address, also state-specific.
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If you live outside the United States and are not including a payment , mail to:
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Austin, TX 73301-0215 USA -
If you live outside the United States and are including a payment , mail to:
Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 1303 Charlotte, NC 28201-1303 USA -
If you use a private delivery service (e.g., UPS, FedEx), send your return to:
Austin - Internal Revenue Submission Processing Center 3651 S IH 35, Austin, TX 78741 USA
How to find your exact mailing address:
The IRS provides a detailed list of mailing addresses by state and whether you are including a payment. You can find the correct address on the IRS website page titled "Where to File Paper Tax Returns With or Without a Payment" or "Where to File Addresses for Taxpayers and Tax Professionals Filing Form 1040." For example, residents of California or New York will have different mailing addresses depending on their location and payment status
Additional notes:
- The IRS considers the postmark date as the official filing date.
- Mailing your return can take longer than e-filing, so refunds may be delayed.
- Using Certified Mail or Certificate of Mailing via USPS can provide proof of mailing date
In summary, to mail your 1040 tax return, check the IRS website for the exact address based on your state and whether you are including a payment to ensure it reaches the correct IRS processing center.
