I live in UK, married to Brit with no SSN, use form 2555 so must file by post. USPS delivery attempted twice to IRS Austin, TX - both not accepted. Aware of any problems?

[ajzink12]

I used tracked postage - USPS says "authorized recipient not available" - Is IRS Austin, TX accepting mail?  What can I do to get taxes to that location?

[BillM223]

What was the exact address that you sent it to? It is hard to imagine no one in Austin ready and able to take tax money...

[ajzink12]

Thanks for replying!  My issue is now actually resolved - USPS confirmed that my taxes did indeed arrive.  The delay in tracking info was because it's a PO box and the IRS collect letters in batches. The address is "Department of Treasure, Internal Revenue Service, Austin, TX [social security number removed]" and I didn't owe any payment, for reference.  Thanks so much for getting back to me though - I do appreciate the offer to help! 

[BillM223]

"The delay in tracking info was because it's a PO box and the IRS collect letters in batches."

Thanks, this is good to know. Yes, the IRS has been struggling to keep up because of the pandemic and not having a full workforce in the office...Actually, USPS is having the same issue. I sent a birthday card to my brother in Austin in March (200 miles away), and it took two weeks to go the 200 miles.