I mailed in my tax return to the wrong internal revenue service what happens now?

[limas14]

Wow, that was 34 weeks ago. I thought they had to have paper returns done within 26 weeks?

[BillM223]

The address to which you should mail your 1040 depends on what state you reside in and whether or not you are including a payment (the Kentucky address, I suspect, is for taxpayers enclosing a payment).

Note that the address given today may not have been the same address as for 2019 - they change them occasionally.

As for the slow turnaround, VolvoGirl is correct - the pandemic threw all schedules for a loop. Did you keep proof of mailing your return? You might approach the SBA with a copy of your return, your proof of mailing, and the canceled check (if you have one), and see if there is any leeway there. You can't be the only person this has happened to. After all, the Mail Box rule is that once you have submitted your return through the USPS, it is considered filed (even if the IRS never got it).

Otherwise, you will need to contact the IRS and ask them if the appropriate action would be to mail them another copy of your return (and if so, where).

[jecasa5]

In March 2021I send my IRS payment to the wrong IRS PO box. I just received a notice or bill with the amount do that need to be pay.

[Wilsonkn]

I have kind of a similar situation. I tried filing may taxes online, but for some reason it was rejected, so I printed everything out and mailed it to the address for my state (Washington) which was Fresno, CA. It was returned to me because I forgot to sign it (stupid mistake on my part). I signed it and was going to mail it, but the IRS website has a new address to mail Washington returns to (Ogden, UT). Which address do I mail my return to? Please help.

[Critter-3]

The Fresno office is  currently  being shut down ... so send it to Ogden.  

[Wilsonkn]

Thank you

[Wilsonkn]

I just realized something. The address on the envelope they retuned it to me in says

Internal Revenue Service

Submission Processing Center

Austin, TX 73301

Do I mail it to the Austin address or Ogden, UT?  I really wish they would've just sent me an envelope to return it in with the proper address on it. This is so confusing, all over a simple mistake. 

[Wilsonkn]

I have kind of a unique situation. I tried filing may taxes online, but for some reason it was rejected, so I printed everything out and mailed it to the address for my state (Washington) which was Fresno, CA. It was returned to me because I forgot to sign it (stupid mistake on my part). I signed it and was going to mail it back, but the IRS website has a new address to mail Washington returns to (Ogden, UT). I was told the Fresno office is closing, so Ogden is the best address to mail it to. However, I noticed the envelope that was sent to me has an Austin, TX address. Which address do I mail my return to? Austin, TX or Ogden, UT? This is really confusing and no one answers the IRS phone number. Your help is greatly appreciated.

[tanjibb]

Turbo tax did the same for me do you mind sharing what they told you to do? (Turbotax gave me the wrong address, this is in response to the prior reply "Yes, it appears that Turbo Tax gave me the wrong address to mail my 2019 return")

[Jessicago187]

Omg same boat, I mail my return to the office in Fresno, which is closed and I was not aware of, do any of you know if my return get forwarded to new office or if it gets sent back to me? 
And to your question yes! Mail it to the new office 

[HeatherPLO]

For this matter, the best way to confirm this is to reach out to the IRS.  People are reporting having better luck getting through when they first open in the morning:  

IRS: 800-829-1040  

Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, local time

Monday-Friday

• Listen to each menu before making the selection.
• First choose your language. Press 1 for English.
• Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
• Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".
• Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
• Then press 3 "for all other questions."
• Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.

Or, you can visit your local IRS Office. 

@Jessicago187

[CynPazzz]

I mailed my 2021 tax return to the Ogden address because of some changes my tax preparer said, I keep checking “IRS return check” website, it says to check my info nothing has been submitted. No idea what address to use ??? 

[ChondelLO]

@CynPazzz Please see above response from HeatherPLO.

[Charlie1983]

I sent my 2020 return certified mail last October to the Fresno office, not realizing it was closed.  Will the IRS forward my return to the correct location? Or do I need to resend it to the right office? 

[MarilynG]

No, don't send your tax return in again.  The IRS will forward it to the correct office. 

@Charlie1983