Where to mail 1040 form for refund

To mail your 1040 form for a refund, you'll need to send it to the correct address. Here are the steps:

Make sure you're eligible for a refund: Before mailing your return, ensure you're eligible for a refund. You can use the IRS's "Do You Qualify for a Refund?" tool to check.
Use the correct address: Send your return to the IRS address that corresponds to your state or territory. You can find the correct address on the IRS website or on the back of your tax return instructions.

For most states:

If you live in one of the following states, send your return to:
- Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming:
  - Internal Revenue Service
  - 1111 Constitution Ave NW
  - Andover, MA 01810-7054

For Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:

If you live in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, send your return to:
- Internal Revenue Service
  - P.O. Box 149001
  - San Juan, PR 00901-9001

For Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands:

If you live in Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands, send your return to:
- Internal Revenue Service
  - P.O. Box 500010
  - Hilo, HI 96720-0010

Additional tips:

Make sure to sign and date your return.
Use a certified mail receipt to track your return.
Keep a copy of your return and supporting documents for your records.
If you're filing electronically, you don't need to mail a paper return. The IRS will process your refund electronically.

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