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Mailing Addresses for the IRS

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Last updated March 25, 2025
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During tax season, taxpayers have the option of submitting Federal tax returns and making payments electronically through the IRS website. However, many people prefer to correspond with the IRS via postal mail for various reasons, ranging from filing taxes via form 1040EZ to tax extension requests.

One challenge that individuals and business owners face when opting to mail in forms and payments is determining the appropriate IRS address, with the common question being ‘where do I send my Federal tax return?’

The IRS has offices in multiple locations throughout the U.S. where taxpayers can send tax returns and payments via postal mail. Some offices handle returns only, while others accept both payments and returns. Certain payment and correspondence offices are located in the same states in which taxpayers reside, while others may be several states away.

If you’re planning to file your returns through the mail this tax season or you’re dealing with a specific tax matter in which mail correspondence is your only option, you need to know which IRS address to send it to. Keep reading to find the appropriate IRS mailing address based on your state.

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IRS mailing addresses by state

Below are the IRS mailing addresses for those who are filing form 1040 EZ:

IRS locations for forms without enclosed payments

  • Residents of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia can send the form to: Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Kansas City, MO, 64999-0014
  • If you reside in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi or Texas, mail your form to this IRS address: Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Austin, TX 73301-0014
  • Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming residents should send their forms to the following IRS address: Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Fresno, CA 93888-0014
  • Those who reside in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, or Wisconsin can use this IRS address: Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Fresno, CA 93888-0014
  • If you reside in Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, or Vermont,use this IRS address: Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Kansas City, MO 64999-0014
  • People who reside in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia can use this IRS mailing address: Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Ogden, UT 84201-0014

IRS locations for forms with enclosed payments

  • Residents of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia should mail forms and payments to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 931000, Louisville, KY 40293-1000
  • Those who reside in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas can mail their forms and payments to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 1214, Charlotte, NC 28201-1214
  • Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming residents should mail forms and payments to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7704, San Francisco, CA 94120-7704
  • People who reside in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, or Wisconsin can mail forms and payments to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501
  • Residents of Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont should send their forms and payments to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 37910, Hartford, CT 06176-7008
  • Those who reside in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,or West Virginia can mail forms and payments to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 37910, Hartford, CT 06176-7910

Additional IRS office mailing addresses for non-return forms

In certain cases, individuals and business owners must submit non-return forms to the Internal Revenue Service via postal mail. Below, you’ll find the addresses for certain types of applications and other forms:

  • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Applications: Internal Revenue Service, Austin Service Center ITIN Operation, P.O. Box 149342, Austin, TX 78714-9342
  • Innocent Spouse Relief Application: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 120053Covington, KY 41012
  • Tax Lien Inquiries: Centralized Lien Operation,P.O. Box 145595, Stop 8420G Cincinnati, OH 45250-5595

Mailing vs. electronic filing

Under usual circumstances, taxpayers should receive their refunds or correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service within six weeks of mailing tax returns, forms and payments. Electronic filers generally receive direct deposits within three weeks of filing.

The IRS states that while it typically takes 21 days to issue refunds to business owners and individuals, if you mailed your return it may take longer. It’s important to plan accordingly when contacting the IRS via postal mail, as response times may be extended.

While it’s not a common occurrence, taxpayers who choose the mail-in method should also take into consideration the chance of a return getting lost or delayed in the mail. It’s important to make copies of all forms, checks and other documents sent to the IRS via postal mail to avoid any additional delays if the submission must be re-sent.

For an extra layer of protection when mailing your forms to the IRS, consider sending them via certified mail. Sending certified mail ensures that the IRS will have proof of the date you mailed the return, and you’ll be notified when the return is received by the Internal Revenue Service.

Benefits of filing tax returns via postal mail

In today’s world of rapidly expanding technology, many taxpayers prefer the faster results offered by e-filing and other electronic modes of correspondence with the IRS. While electronic filing definitely has its benefits, there are also several benefits to filing your taxes the old-fashioned way.

Paper filing of tax returns allows both taxpayers and tax preparers to carefully review each document for errors and unintentional omissions. Electronic filing software comes with error-checking features, but it can be easy to overlook minor issues when clicking through screens and submitting online, as opposed to going over each line in a physical document.

Taxpayers who file paper returns don’t have to worry about potential security issues that may arise when utilizing software or sending personal, identifying information over the internet. While the IRS portal itself is extremely secure, the electronic steps taxpayers take prior to e-filing may leave their data more vulnerable. With paper returns, the submission process is simple and transparent.

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