Can i use mailing address for tax return

In the United States, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) requires a physical address for filing tax returns. You cannot use a mailing address as a valid address for filing your tax return.

Here's why:

  1. Security and verification: The IRS uses your physical address to verify your identity and ensure that your tax return is associated with the correct taxpayer.
  2. Mailing and processing: The IRS uses your physical address to mail any correspondence, notices, or refunds related to your tax return.
  3. Audit and examination purposes: In the event of an audit or examination, the IRS may need to contact you at your physical address to request additional information or documentation.

If you're a renter or don't have a permanent address, you can use a temporary address or a PO box for correspondence, but you'll still need to provide a physical address for filing your tax return.

Here are some options for providing a physical address:

  1. Use your current address: If you're currently living at an address, you can use that as your physical address for filing your tax return.
  2. Use a parent's or guardian's address: If you're a dependent, you can use your parent's or guardian's address as your physical address.
  3. Use a temporary address: If you're staying with friends or family, you can use their address as your physical address, but be sure to get their permission first.
  4. Use a PO box for correspondence: You can use a PO box for receiving correspondence from the IRS, but you'll still need to provide a physical address for filing your tax return.

Remember to always keep your address up to date with the IRS to ensure that you receive any important correspondence or notices related to your tax return.