Do I need to send in my Federal taxes with my state taxes or do I send them in separately? Can I fold my return in a standard envelope? How many stamps do I need?
Federal and state returns go to completely separate addresses. Mailing instructions should print out with your return to tell you where to send your returns. 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.
What address do I send my state and what address do I send my federal
@Xanayah wrote:
What address do I send my state and what address do I send my federal
The address on where to mail each tax return is on the Filing Instructions page when you printed the 2019 tax return.
when I print my 2019 forms is that all I need to send to the IRS
Along with your printed, signed return, the one document that the IRS always requires with your tax return is the W-2 form you receive from your employer. And if you have more than one job, you must include a W-2 for each one. Please click Documents Needed to File Income Taxes to learn more.
What address do I send my state taxes to and can I mail it in standard white envelope with a stamp.
The Filing Instructions page will tell you which state forms to include along with the address on where to mail the state tax return. You can mail it in a standard white envelope with a stamp, however it is recommended to send it certified mail, so that you know when it is received.
Please see the directions below, if you need to print the filing instructions:
You need to download your tax return using Print Center and choose the option for all worksheets.
How do I print and mail my return in TurboTax Online?
You can also find your State's address by click on your state in the link below, which will take you directly to their site:
To mail your returns, you will need to follow the instructions from the IRS on their site here.
Can I use any envelope??? I don't have any white plain envelopes, I have a blue one that says KUB on it, can I mail it in that one?
Yes, you can use any color envelope. It's also a good idea to mail your return using certified mail or a mailing service such as UPS or FedEx. This ensures you get a confirmation that the IRS received it.
I'm confused. Why do the instructions from turbo tax for my 2020 California Tax Returns say, "Do not attach any form(s) W-2."; however, here it states the opposite.
Please help.
Thank you
@Methaskylab Please see the following link for more assistance with what to do concerning your California state return: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/ways-to-file/paper/index.html
W2s need to be attached to your FEDERAL return, which you'll mail (or send electronically) to the IRS. The state return has different instructions, and it sounds like on the California return, which is a different document, which will go to the state of California at some other address, does NOT require you to attach a W2. In short, attach W2 forms to your federal tax return, and do not attach them to the state return.
mailing instructions only printed out for my STATE taxes. There was NO instruction page for the federal taxes - HELP
You may need to go back into your return and save all worksheets if the page 1 filing instructions did not print with your return for mailing.
Sign in to your account, then scroll down and select 'add a state' (this just opens the return back up for you), then navigate to the Print Center under Tools to save all worksheets. Then print or view the saved pages.
I don't need all of that I just need the page of FILE BY MAIL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2020 FEDERAL TAX RETURN - just that ONE page
If you are mailing in your federal return, please see the attached link as your filing address will depend upon your state of residency.
I have already sent my 2020 tax form for stimulus 3rd check an now I have to mail 1040 an 1040x to irs for 2019 for the 2nd and child credit..so do I receive 3rd check first or have to wait til everything sent in its already been 7 weeks when sent 2020 tax form for stimulus
@jL7robinson Once the IRS processes your 2020 return, they will add you to the list for the 3rd stimulus and your missing stimulus payment, the second, would be part of your 2020 return as the rebate recovery credit.
You would not be mailing a 2019 form 1040 and an amended. Maybe you are just amending your 2019 for child credit. The 2019 returns are running about a year behind right now in getting refunds. The IRS is hiring more people so that will improve.
If you e-filed your 2020 return, you will be getting that refund much sooner.
The IRS is having a hard time this year. Each return must be cross checked for the normal and now with the new laws:
The IRS is also processing returns mailed in last year and handling the current stimulus. They have scheduled this summer to adjust unemployment on returns.
The more items on your return, the more complicated the processing. Some people are getting their refund in two parts.
Turbotax is not including my 1040 Federal Tax Form, nor the three substitute 1099-R forms I completed for my Federal tax return and the accompanying 4852 forms. Why not?
It is a good idea to first clear your cache and cookies - which means removing all of the temporary programs that can gum up your web browser. If that doesn't work, try using a different web browser.
Here is a link on how to clear your cache and cookies.
If that doesn't work I would recommend phoning TurboTax to ask for help.
Here is a link to the TurboTax Phone Number.