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IRS Form 4868 Mailing Address

- Updated April 02, 2025 - 8.00 AM - Admin, ExpressExtension

You can file Form 4868 either by paper or electronically. However, the IRS recommends
e-filing for
faster processing.

If you choose to file by mail, ensure you complete all the filing information and send your form to the appropriate IRS mailing address, which varies based on the form type.

In this article, we’ll guide you to find the correct mailing address for the respective form type to submit your Form 4868 extension.

Where to Send Your Form 4868?

The mailing address for your personal tax extension Form 4868 is based on the following factors:

  • The type of tax return for which you are requesting an extension.
  • The state of residence
  • Whether you are including a tax payment
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Check out the table below for the correct mailing address based on your
principal location.

Where You Live
(your residence)
Mailing Address for Form 4868 With Payment Mailing Address for Form 4868 Without Payment

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas

Internal Revenue Service,
P.O. Box 1302,
Charlotte, NC 28201-1302.

Department of the Treasury,
Internal Revenue Service Center,
Austin, TX 73301-0045.

Arizona, New Mexico

Internal Revenue Service,
P.O. Box 802503,
Cincinnati, OH 45280-2503.

Department of the Treasury,
Internal Revenue Service Center,
Austin, TX 73301-0045.

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin

Internal Revenue Service,
P.O. Box 931300,
Louisville, KY 40293-1300.

Department of the Treasury,
Internal Revenue Service Center,
Kansas City, MO 64999-0045.

Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Internal Revenue Service,
P.O. Box 802503,
Cincinnati, OH 45280-2503.

Department of the Treasury,
Internal Revenue Service Center,
Ogden, UT 84201-0045.

Arkansas, Oklahoma

Internal Revenue Service,
P.O. Box 931300,
Louisville, KY 40293-1300.

Department of the Treasury,
Internal Revenue Service Center,
Austin, TX 73301-0045.

Pennsylvania

Internal Revenue Service,
P.O. Box 802503,
Cincinnati, OH 45280-2503.

Department of the Treasury,
Internal Revenue Service Center,
Kansas City, MO 64999-0045.

A foreign country, American Samoa, or Puerto Rico, or are excluding income under Internal Revenue Code section 933, or use an APO or FPO address, or file Form 2555 or 4563, or are a dual-status alien, or nonpermanent resident of Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands

Internal Revenue Service,
P.O. Box 1303,
Charlotte, NC 28201-1303.

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

All foreign estate and trust Form 1040-NR filers

Internal Revenue Service,
P.O. Box 1302,
Charlotte, NC 28201-1302 USA.

Department of the Treasury,
Internal Revenue Service Center,
Kansas City, MO 64999-0045 USA.

All other Form 1040-NR and 1040-SS filers

Internal Revenue Service,
P.O. Box 1302,
Charlotte, NC 28201-1302 USA.

Department of the Treasury,
Internal Revenue Service Center,
Austin, TX 73301-0045 USA.

E-file Today for Quick Processing and Instant Approval.

Before mailing your Form 4868, ensure you’ve filled out the required information and send it to the respective mailing addresses.

Filing Form 4868 with correct information is crucial to avoid errors and possible rejections.
Click here to learn more about the step-by-step filing instructions.


Advantages of E-filing Form 4868

E-filing Form 4868 offers several advantages over paper filing, making the process faster and more efficient. Here’s why e-filing your personal tax extension is a
smarter choice:

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Steps to e-file your Form 4868 with ExpressExtension:

  • Create a free ExpressExtension account or log in to your existing account.
  • Enter the personal details
  • Choose Form 4868 and select the personal tax return for which you request
    an extension.
  • Enter the tax details.
  • Review and transmit it to the IRS.

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