Where to mail 2016 federal tax return

The mailing address for the 2016 federal tax return depends on the state where you live. Here are the mailing addresses for the IRS:

If you live in:

• Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia:
  • Mail your return to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 12192, Austin, TX 78711-2192
• 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 802510, San Jose, CA 95180-2510
• Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or West Virginia:
  • Mail your return to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501
• Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin:
  • Mail your return to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Kansas City, MO 64999-0010
• Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Tennessee:
  • Mail your return to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Memphis, TN 38101-0002
• District of Columbia, or any U.S. territory (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands):
  • Mail your return to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Philadelphia, PA 19101-0002

Important:

• Make sure to sign and date your return before mailing it.
• Use the correct mailing address for your state to ensure timely processing.
• If you're filing a paper return, use Form 1040 and attach all required schedules and forms.
• If you're filing electronically, you can use tax preparation software or the IRS Free File program.

Remember to keep a copy of your return and supporting documents for your records.