If you filed electronically it takes about four weeks to process a refund.
Where do I mail my personal income tax (PA-40) forms?
| For Refunds | PA DEPT OF REVENUE REFUND OR CREDIT REQUESTED 3 REVENUE PLACE HARRISBURG PA 17129-0003 |
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| For Balance Due | PA DEPT OF REVENUE PAYMENT ENCLOSED 1 REVENUE PLACE HARRISBURG PA 17129-0001 |
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Where do I Mail my tax return?
- Send to the Correct Address Check the IRS website for where to mail your tax return.
- Use Correct Postage Weigh your envelope and apply the right amount of postage. Most tax returns are several pages long and weigh more than 1 oz.
- Meet the Postmark Deadline If your tax return is postmarked by the filing date deadline,the IRS considers it on time.
How do I send my tax return by mail?
Mailing Tips
- Send to the Correct Address. Check the IRS website for where to mail your tax return.
- Use Correct Postage. Weigh your envelope and apply the right amount of postage.
- Meet the Postmark Deadline.
What is the best way to mail tax returns?
In addition to getting the postmark, it’s generally a good idea to send your tax return via first-class mail. If you want added assurance, send it certified mail, return receipt requested. Also double check the postage you need.
Can I mail my tax return in a regular envelope?
Yes, you can fold your return to put it in an envelope. 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 received the return.
Does IRS pick up mail at post office?
Per the MOU, incoming deliveries will be performed via the IRS staff, and outgoing mail will be processed through the IRS mail facilities. Offices that maintain Post Office Boxes are responsible for the pickup of their mail as well as for the arrangement of funds to pay for the box.
Why do I have to mail my tax return?
But you may have to file your return by mail if the IRS rejects your return for a bigger problem — such as someone else using your Social Security number or if someone on your return has already been claimed as a dependent on another already-processed return.
Can I paper file my tax return?
Due to staffing issues, processing paper tax returns could take several weeks longer. Taxpayers and tax professionals are encouraged to file electronically. If you mail a paper Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return PDF, it can take 6 to 8 weeks to process your return.
Can I FedEx my tax return?
FedEx is a designated private delivery service of the IRS, which means you can ship your return at FedEx Office to meet the “timely mailing as timely filing/paying” rule for tax returns and payments. Having a FedEx tracking number is official proof for the IRS that you met the April 15 deadline.
Should tax returns be stapled?
Staple all your tax pages (forms and schedules) together in the upper left corner. If you are filing on paper by mail, staple the 1099-R to your Federal income tax return ONLY if there is an entry in Box 4 for Federal income tax withheld. Staple it to the front on your return.
How many stamps do I need for a tax return envelope?
Affix the correct postage. Some tax returns include many forms and require additional postage. For First-Class letter-sized envelopes, one ounce is 55 cents and 15 cents for each additional ounce. A two-ounce letter-sized envelope is 70 cents.
Do you have to send your w2 with your tax return?
You don’t need to send your Forms W-2 to the IRS and should keep them in a safe place with a copy of your tax return. Use Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS e-File Return to submit any paper documents that need to be sent after your return has been accepted electronically.