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New Member
posted Feb 13, 2025 8:17:18 AM

The page of instructions to file my returns by mail are missing, where can I find this information?

I always have to file my federal and state returns by mail due to special circumstances. Every year before there have been instruction pages when I printed the returns. This year, those are absent. I could look back at instructions from previous years, but I don't know for sure that they are the same. Is there someplace else where I can find these instructions listed?

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Level 15
Feb 13, 2025 8:25:35 AM

This is a known problem.  See this TurboTax support FAQ - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/filing-instructions/filing-instructions-printed-return/L5dsPiWbO_US_en_US?uid=m6qwrd13

 

Go to this IRS website for the federal tax return mailing address, by state. with or without a tax payment - https://www.irs.gov/filing/where-to-file-paper-tax-returns-with-or-without-a-payment

New Member
Feb 13, 2025 8:29:02 AM

Thank you!

Level 1
Feb 15, 2025 11:24:31 AM

is there any guidance or resource offered in the meantime? I am trying to figure out what, if anything, needs to be attached to each state and fed return. I spoke to someone on the phone who said nothing needed to be attached, but he also said that I should mail my state and fed return together to the same address, which I'm pretty sure is incorrect.

Level 2
Feb 17, 2025 2:19:15 PM

It's a feature, not a bug. TurboTax is being really pushy about e-filing this year. When I selected "File By Mail", it immediately reverted me back to e-file on the next page. I had to opt out of e-filing twice.

Expert Alumni
Feb 18, 2025 11:20:15 AM

To mail your return, you will need to separate the federal and state returns. 

 

For your federal return:

 

  • Make sure the return is signed. 
  • Assemble any schedules and forms behind your Form 1040 and the rest of the forms should be in the order of the "Attachment Sequence No" on the upper right hand corner of the schedule or form.
  • Attach a copy of Forms W-2, W-2G, Forms 1099-R if tax was withheld to the front of Form 1040
  • If you have a balance, send a check or money order payable to the "United States Treasury." 
    • Write your name, address, Social Security number, daytime telephone number, and "Year Form 1040" 
  • To mail it, find the correct address in the following link: 

For your state return:

  • Make sure the return is signed.
  • Assemble the return in the order that it was printed.
  • Attach a copy of Forms W-2, W-2G, Forms 1099-R if tax was withheld to the front of Form 1040
  • If you have a balance, send a check or money order payable to your state
  • To find the address or where to mail your return, you can visit the link to get their contact information and get their mailing address.
    • How do I contact my state Department of Revenue?

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New Member
Apr 14, 2025 6:55:15 AM

When I go to the FAQ link provided, it says the problem has been fixed, and so the information is removed.  The poroblem is NOT fixed.

Level 15
Apr 14, 2025 10:33:13 AM

@jonhoyle The Filing Instructions page will be included if you use Print Center for your tax return.

 

To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

 

When you sign onto your online account and land on the Tax Home web page, scroll down and click on Add a state. 

This will take you back to the 2024 online tax return.

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen.  Then click on Print Center.  Then click on Print, save or preview this year's return.  Choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets