Use USPS Certified Mail To File Your Taxes
Mailing in your tax return this year? Use USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt! Why? When you use Certified Mail with Return Receipt, you get a receipt showing when your tax return was delivered or when delivery was attempted. You also receive an electronic or physical delivery record showing who signed for your tax return. This feature is extremely helpful in the event of any dispute around mailing dates. Remember, the IRS considers your return filed on time, if it is postmarked by April 15th!
Use Stamps.com To Print Certified Mail
Stamps.com makes it very easy to print Certified Mail postage online. All Stamps.com customers can print postage for Certified Mail and fill out the standard USPS Certified Mail and Return Receipt forms.
Stamps.com Premier members can use our automated Certified Mail forms that allow you to print postage, address information and all Certified Mail requirements (including a mailing receipt or Return Receipt) in one simple step.
If you are not a Premier member, you will need to fill out and attach USPS form 3800.
Tax Time Tips
#1. Sufficient Postage: Make sure the envelope with your tax returns includes sufficient postage! Any tax returns without enough postage will be returned. Stamps.com customers need not worry since the software always calculates the exact amount of postage you need.
#2. Write legibly: To avoid any delays or confusion, make sure to clearly write the destination and return addresses on the envelope that includes your tax return. If you are a Stamps.com customer you are covered, since the software will print the address information for you.
#3. Post Offices with extended hours: Certain Post Offices may be open late on April 15th to postmark your tax return. Find a Post Office near you here.
