Yes, the IRS will allow a P.O. box address on your tax return.
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File with the Internal Revenue Service, Austin Submission Processing Center, P.O. Box 149213, Austin, TX 78714.
Alternatively, you can input your own street address, including state and ZIP code, into the 1099-R address field.
Mailing Address of Form 1099-NEC
- Department of the Treasury
- Internal Revenue Service Center
- P.O. Box 219256
- Kansas City, MO 64121-9256
Filing Specifics and Addresses
Submit Copy A to the IRS with Form 1096. Send Copy 1 to your state’s department of revenue.
Report income for a deceased contractor to the estate.
When filing state copies of forms 1099 with California department of revenue, the agency contact information is:
- Franchise Tax Board
- PO Box 942840
- Sacramento, CA 94240-6090
You can generally use Schedule E (Form 1040) to report income and expenses related to real estate rentals.
For transition year reporting, see Notice 2010-4. Private delivery services cannot deliver items to P.O. boxes.
Unemployment insurance is considered income for federal and state tax purposes.
When filing state copies of forms 1099 with Pennsylvania department of revenue, the agency contact information is:
- PA Department of Revenue
- P.O. Box 280412
- Harrisburg, PA 17128-0412
Submit all the 1099 forms you file with the IRS to the State.
To change your address with the IRS, complete a Form 8822 and/or a Form 8822-B.
Mailing and Security
Can tax documents be mailed to a PO box? Yes, the IRS allows a P.O. box address on tax returns. Using your P.O. box as a mailing address is completely acceptable.
The IRS considers a tax return filed on time if it is addressed correctly, has enough postage, and is postmarked by the due date.
Mailing sensitive documents to a PO box is secure. It helps keep home addresses confidential. Using a PO box ensures mail will be delivered safely when traveling. Shippers can only forward mail to a PO box through official postal services. Include the correct PO box number, post office name, and zip code when mailing to ensure prompt delivery.
Virtual PO boxes from private companies provide mailing addresses in major cities without needing a physical office. They allow mail forwarding but are not managed by the Postal Service. To rent a real PO box, apply directly through USPS online.
With a small business, PO boxes provide a legal address to receive documents like tax notices without needing an office. Registered agent services let companies use an address to get mail. Consider having a side business to offset taxes. Talk to an accountant about writing off PO box expenses.