Irs where to mail 1040

The IRS has specific mailing addresses for submitting Form 1040, Individual Income Tax Return. The address you use depends on the state where you live and whether you're sending a paper return or an electronic return. Here are the addresses:

Paper Returns:

If you live in:
- Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Texas: Mail your return to:
  - Internal Revenue Service
  - P.O. Box 12192
  - Austin, TX 78711-2192
If you live in:
- Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin: Mail your return to:
  - Internal Revenue Service
  - P.O. Box 802501
  - Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501
If you live in:
- Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming: Mail your return to:
  - Internal Revenue Service
  - P.O. Box 802501
  - Fresno, CA 93888-0251

Electronic Returns:

You can e-file your Form 1040 through tax preparation software or through the IRS Free File program. If you choose to e-file, you don't need to mail a paper return.

Important:

Make sure to sign and date your return before mailing it.
Use the correct mailing address for your state to ensure timely processing.
Keep a copy of your return and supporting documents for your records.
If you're sending a payment with your return, make sure to use the correct payment voucher (Form 1040-V) and mail it to the same address as your return.

Remember to check the IRS website for any updates or changes to the mailing addresses before submitting your return.

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Irs where to mail 1040