After you file

Your federal Form 1040 has a line at the bottom on page 2 that says Sign Here--use a pen, and sign and date it.

 

If you also have a state return, look it over carefully and find where to sign it before you mail it in   

 

Put federal and state returns in separate envelopes--do not combine them.  They go to different places.

 

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/state received the return.

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