To mail your tax return, the specific mailing address depends on the type of tax return, your location, and whether you are including a payment.
For U.S. Federal Tax Returns:
- The IRS provides mailing addresses by state and form type (e.g., Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-X). You can find the exact address for your state and form on the IRS website's "Where to File Paper Tax Returns" page
- If you are including a payment, the address may differ from the one used if no payment is enclosed, so check carefully.
- You can mail your return using the U.S. Postal Service, and to ensure timely filing, have it postmarked by the deadline at your local Post Office counter
- Private delivery services approved by the IRS can also be used to meet timely filing requirements
- TurboTax and other tax software usually provide the correct mailing address on the first page of your printed return instructions
For State Tax Returns (Example: New York):
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If not including a payment, mail your New York personal income tax return to:
STATE PROCESSING CENTER, PO BOX 61000, ALBANY NY 12261-0001. -
If including a payment, mail to:
STATE PROCESSING CENTER, PO BOX 15555, ALBANY NY 12212-5555. -
Private delivery service address differs and is provided by the state tax department
For Canadian Tax Returns:
- Resident individuals mail their T1 returns to specific tax centres based on their province or territory. For example:
- Winnipeg Tax Centre for Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and parts of Ontario.
- Sudbury Tax Centre for New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, and parts of Ontario and Quebec.
- Jonquière Tax Centre for other Quebec areas.
- Non-resident individuals have designated centres and may also fax returns due to international mail delays
General Tips:
- Always check the IRS or relevant tax authority website for the most current mailing address based on your form and location.
- Include your return address and sufficient postage.
- If mailing multiple returns for different people, use separate envelopes for each
- Using Certified Mail or Certificate of Mailing via USPS can provide proof of mailing date
In summary, to know exactly where to mail your tax return, identify your tax form type, your state or country, and whether you are including a payment, then consult the official IRS or tax authority mailing address listings accordingly
