topic Re: snail mail in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

snail mail

ineed — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:22:58 GMT

I have completed my federal and state returns for 2022. The message says I need to file by mail. I am out of the country. I need Turbotax to file the returns on my behalf.

Re: snail mail

ErnieS0 — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:49:05 GMT

TurboTax does not mail returns on your behalf. You will have to sign and date your tax forms and send documents such as W-2s that TurboTax does not have. You do not need to be in the U.S. to mail your tax returns.

If you are living overseas and are not enclosing a payment, send your return to:

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Austin, TX 73301-0215
USA

If you are living overseas and are sending a payment, send your return to:

Internal Revenue Service

P.O. Box 1303
Charlotte, NC 28201-1303
USA

See: International - Where to File Form 1040 Addresses for Taxpayers and Tax Professionals

Automatic 2-month extension

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien residing overseas, or are in the military on duty outside the U.S., on the regular due date of your return, you are allowed an automatic 2-month extension to file your return without requesting an extension.

See: U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad

TurboTax has links to state tax websites at How do I track my state refund? You can find state mailing information from your state website.

Re: snail mail

ineed — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:58:58 GMT

I read that taxes can be mailed using Private Delivery Service - PDS. Which PDS's and which of their specific services are IRS approved? Or, if not using a PDS which other options are IRS approved?

Thank you for the help.

Re: snail mail

PattiF — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:23:31 GMT

Please see the IRS list of PDS which includes the services of DHL Express, FedEx, and UPS. The USPS with tracking is also an accepted way to mail returns to the IRS.

@ineed