Address for mailing in tax returns
The address for mailing in tax returns in the United States depends on the state and type of return. Here are the general addresses for mailing in tax returns:
Federal Income Tax Returns:
- For paper returns:
- Individual taxpayers: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 1300, Charlotte, NC 28201-1300
- Business taxpayers: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501
- For electronic returns (e-file):
- No mailing address is required, as the return is submitted electronically.
State Income Tax Returns:
- Each state has its own address for mailing in tax returns. You can find the address for your state on the state's tax authority website or by contacting them directly.
Here are some common state addresses:
- California: Franchise Tax Board, P.O. Box 94215, Sacramento, CA 94245-4150
- New York: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, P.O. Box 15000, Albany, NY 12212-0500
- Texas: Comptroller of Public Accounts, P.O. Box 149049, Austin, TX 78714-9049
- Florida: Florida Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 7449, Tallahassee, FL 32314-7449
Other Tax Returns:
- Employment Tax Returns (Form 941, 944, etc.): Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501
- Excise Tax Returns (Form 720, etc.): Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501
- Estate and Gift Tax Returns (Form 706, etc.): Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501
Remember to always check the instructions for your specific tax return form or consult with a tax professional if you're unsure about the mailing address.