Where to mail payment for 1040

The IRS has several ways to submit your payment for Form 1040, depending on your location and the method you prefer. Here are the most common options:

Mailing a Check or Money Order:

1. Make your check or money order payable to the "United States Treasury."
2. Write your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) on the check or money order.
3. Include your payment voucher (Form 1040-V) with your payment. You can download and print the voucher from the IRS website or request one by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.
4. Mail your payment to the address listed below, depending on your state:

IRS Address for Mailing Payments:

• If you live in:
  • Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Texas: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802514, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2514
  • California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, or Wyoming: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501

Electronic Payment Options:

1. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS): You can make online payments using the EFTPS system. Go to the IRS website and follow the instructions.
2. IRS Direct Pay: You can make online payments using the IRS Direct Pay system. Go to the IRS website and follow the instructions.
3. Credit or Debit Card: You can make online payments using a credit or debit card through the IRS website or a third-party payment processor like Pay1040.com or OfficialPayments.com. There may be a convenience fee for using these services.

Important: Make sure to keep a record of your payment, including the date, amount, and confirmation number (if applicable).