Comprehensive list - Where to mail paper tax returns et al to the IRS

[FEDUKE404]

This updated IRS link lists a bunch of mailing addresses for various paper returns, starting with the state of residency.

https://www.irs.gov/filing/where-to-file-paper-tax-returns-with-or-without-a-payment

Don't think I would care to pre-print too many client mailing envelopes.

As an example, the list shows twelve different addresses for a resident of North Carolina.

FE

[David1980]

Well if you only cared about form 1040 you'd only have two addresses in NC rather than 13.

[FEDUKE404]

Mailing address you may CARE to use

Well if you only cared about form 1040 you'd only have two addresses in NC rather than 13.

Most interesting comment. ..

There are two addresses for a Form 1040
There are two addresses for a Form 1040A
There are two addresses for a Form 1040 EZ
There are two addresses for a Form 4868
There is a separate address for Form 1040V
There is a separate address for Form 1040X
(Yes, there is some overlap in the "payment enclosed" addresses)

What I "care about" is providing services to my clients. It is quite possible that I could use any of the thirteen addresses shown during a full tax season.

Of course, that point is essentially moot since I strive to do everything electronically (Form 8948 comes to mind) for my clients, who would be the first to admit I DO "care" about them.

As a side issue, I often "care about" posting useful information on TheTaxBook's discussion board in order to assist other tax professionals. Sometimes I really wonder if I'm not just wasting my time.

Have a pleasant day.

FE

[ttbtaxes]

Addresses seem to change each year which your post illuminates. I used to try to get ahead of the curve and have envelopes prepaid addressed. Grab and go.

Now, I print out the addresses on a sheet of labels. Sometimes, just the final number is the trailing 4-digit zip code changes which means tossing last year's left-over labels and printing all new ones.

Challenges every step of the way.

[Lion]

I print out labels for the Form 1040-V early. Then, as I find time, I print out labels for Forms 1040-ES as those clients come in later. That's only two addresses, and not everyone owes and even fewer pay ES. And, some of those use IRS direct debit &/or scheduled ES payments electronically.

In the rare case when I have a client who insists upon mailing in a paper return or is required to mail for some reason, I address a large mailing envelope when I assemble that return.

Very little work.

[ATSMAN]

I print out labels for the Form 1040-V early. Then, as I find time, I print out labels for Forms 1040-ES as those clients come in later. That's only two addresses, and not everyone owes and even fewer pay ES. And, some of those use IRS direct debit &/or scheduled ES payments electronically.

In the rare case when I have a client who insists upon mailing in a paper return or is required to mail for some reason, I address a large mailing envelope when I assemble that return.

Very little work.

I was getting fed up providing labels and envelopes, so I started pushing my clients to use direct pay for the last couple of years and fortunately most of my clients see the benefit. I still have a few old timers that refuse to pay anything electronically!