Where to mail my federal return

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

If you live in:

• Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia:
  • Mail to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 1214, Charlotte, NC 28201-1214
• Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, or Wyoming:
  • Mail to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501
• Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming:
  • Mail to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802555, Austin, TX 73301-2555
• If you're filing a paper return from a U.S. territory (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands):
  • Mail to: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 149152, Austin, TX 78714-9152

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 joint return, both spouses must sign the return.
• If you're filing an amended return (Form 1040-X), use the same mailing address as above.

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