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Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. 

Your Federal tax return goes to a different location depending on the state that you live in.  See this list to determine the location for you.

Where to File Paper Tax Returns (irs.gov)

Helpful Filing Tips for Individual Income Tax

To mail your Individual Income Tax Return please review the following:

Completing your Return

• Do not staple or attach your check, W-2s or any other documents to your return.
• Submit proper documentation (schedules, statements and supporting documentation, including W-2s, other states’ tax returns, or necessary federal returns and schedules).
• Use the correct form - forms differ by tax type and tax year.  Look at the bottom of the form for the required pages to submit.
• Double-check your return.
• Review personal information (social security number (SSN), address, date of birth) on your return for each person listed 
• Sign your return.
• Taxpayers must sign and date their returns
• Both spouses must sign the joint return, even if there was only one income reported
• Mail your return, payment, and all necessary documentation to the appropriate address listed on the return.

Payments and Vouchers

• Make your checks or money order payable to the Department of Revenue. 
• Fill out your check or money order correctly. Verify that the written and numerical amounts match including taxpayer name(s), address, account #/SSN, and tax year.
• Cut the payment voucher along the dotted lines. 
• Please do not staple your payment to the voucher or fold your voucher and check.
• Remove your check stub and keep it with your records. 
• Use current year payment vouchers to file for the current tax year.