1040 income tax return mailing address

The mailing address for the IRS depends on the type of return you are filing and the state you live in. Here are the general mailing addresses for the IRS:

Individual Income Tax Returns (Form 1040)

• If you live in an Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, 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, or Wyoming:
  • Mail your return to:
    • Internal Revenue Service
    • 1111 Constitution Ave NW
    • Kansas City, MO 64106-0002
• If you live in Washington, D.C.:
  • Mail your return to:
    • Internal Revenue Service
    • 1111 Constitution Ave NW
    • Washington, DC 20224
• If you live in Puerto Rico:
  • Mail your return to:
    • Internal Revenue Service
    • P.O. Box 25593
    • San Juan, PR 00925-5933

Note: If you are filing a paper return, make sure to sign and date it, and include all required attachments, such as W-2 forms and 1099 forms.

Electronic Filing (e-file)

If you choose to e-file your return, you can do so through tax preparation software or through the IRS Free File program. The IRS will process your return electronically and send you a confirmation email once it has been received.

Remember to keep a copy of your return and all supporting documents for your records.