Okay, you’re a paper person. You like the smell of an envelope. Fine. But please—never write “IRS” on the memo line and call it done. You need to include your Social Security number, the tax year, and the form number (like 1040). Write it clearly, or the IRS will assume you’re sending fan mail.
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Where do you mail it? That depends on which state you live in and which form you’re sending. Seriously. The IRS has separate addresses for different situations. For example, if you live in New York and file a 1040, you’re mailing it to Kansas City, MO. If you’re in California, it’s Ogden, UT. Don’t just guess—use the IRS’s “Where to File” page online. Leo sent his check to the wrong state, and it took two months and a strongly worded letter to get his payment credited.
