topic My mailing address is a PO Box. Should I enter my property address where I reside as my principal/physical address? in Deductions & credits

My mailing address is a PO Box. Should I enter my property address where I reside as my principal/physical address?

jeanneschultz1 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:36:51 GMT

Re: My mailing address is a PO Box. Should I enter my property address where I reside as my principal/physical address?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:55 GMT

Use the address you want the IRS and state to use if they need to mail you a letter or a check.

Re: My mailing address is a PO Box. Should I enter my property address where I reside as my princ...

DawnC — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:03:58 GMT

You can enter a PO Box in the Personal information section. You should use the address you want mail to be delivered to. There may be places you need to enter the physical address, such as a state return, or if you are taking residential energy credits, but you will be prompted to enter a physical address when one is required. But PO Boxes are fine for the taxpayer address field on Form 1040.