Address Types
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Legal vs. Mailing Address
- A legal address is officially recognized and used for identification and legal purposes.
- A mailing address is where you receive mail and does not have to be a physical location.
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Differentiating Addresses
- Registered addresses receive legal mail, while mailing addresses receive general mail.
- Your residential address is where you currently live, and your postal address is where your mail is directed.
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Physical vs. Mailing Address
- Your physical address denotes your geographical location.
- Your mailing address is where you receive your mail and may differ from your physical address for privacy reasons.
Address Considerations
- Usages and Considerations
- A physical address locates a business, while a mailing address is for mail delivery.
- Different states may require tax returns if your physical and mailing addresses are in different states.
User Identification
- Usernames and Accounts
- Your username is used for logging into a computer system and should not be your email address.
- Multiple accounts can be created with one email address, and changes to the email address can alter the username.