Where to mail income tax payments
In the United States, you can mail your income tax payments to the following addresses:
Federal Income Tax Payments:
- For individual taxpayers:
- IRS Treasury Department, P.O. Box 802511, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2511
- IRS Treasury Department, P.O. Box 802511, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2511 (for payments made by check or money order)
- For business taxpayers:
- IRS Treasury Department, P.O. Box 802511, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2511
- IRS Treasury Department, P.O. Box 802511, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2511 (for payments made by check or money order)
State Income Tax Payments:
- Check with your state's tax authority for the correct mailing address. You can find the contact information for your state's tax authority by visiting the Federation of Tax Administrators website.
Local Income Tax Payments:
- Check with your local government (city or county) for the correct mailing address. You can find the contact information for your local government by visiting their website or contacting their tax department directly.
Important Notes:
- Make sure to include your name, address, and Social Security number or Employer Identification Number (EIN) on the payment.
- Use a certified mail receipt to track your payment and ensure it is received by the IRS.
- If you are making a payment by check or money order, make sure to write your name and address on the check or money order.
- If you are making a payment online, you can use the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) or a third-party payment processor.
Remember to keep a record of your payment, including the date, amount, and confirmation number (if applicable).