1040 tax form mailing address

The mailing address for the IRS 1040 tax form varies depending on the state and the type of filing. Here are the general mailing addresses for the IRS:

Paper Filing:

• If you are filing a paper return, you can mail it to the address listed below for your state:
  • Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 1214, Charlotte, NC 28201-1214
  • Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7704, San Jose, CA 95150-7704
  • Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802510, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2510
  • District of Columbia: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802511, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2511
  • Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802512, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2512
  • Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 1214, Charlotte, NC 28201-1214

Electronic Filing:

• If you are filing electronically, you can submit your return through the IRS's e-file system. You can do this through tax preparation software or through the IRS's Free File program.

Note:

• Make sure to sign and date your return before mailing it to the IRS.
• Use the correct mailing address for your state to ensure that your return is processed correctly.
• Keep a copy of your return and supporting documents for your records.
• If you are filing for an extension, you can use Form 4868 to request an automatic six-month extension.

It's always a good idea to check the IRS website for any updates or changes to the mailing addresses before filing your tax return.