Mailing address to file federal income taxes
The mailing address to file federal income taxes in the United States depends on the method you choose to file your taxes. Here are the mailing addresses for each method:
Paper Filing:
- Individual taxpayers: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 1300, Charlotte, NC 28201-1300
- Business taxpayers: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802551, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2551
Electronic Filing (e-file):
- You do not need to mail your tax return to the IRS if you e-file. The IRS will receive your return electronically.
Tax Payment:
- If you need to make a payment with your tax return, you can mail it to the address listed above for your filing method. You can also make an online payment through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) at irs.gov/payments.
Amended Returns (Form 1040-X):
- Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802555, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2555
Other Forms:
- Form 1040-ES (Estimated Tax): Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802555, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2555
- Form 941 (Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return): Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802551, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2551
- Form 940 (Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return): Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802555, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2555
Note: Make sure to use the correct mailing address for your filing method and type of tax return. Using the wrong address may delay processing of your return.