Postal Service Extends Hours for Last Minute Filers

JONESBORO, AR — Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their tax returns. This year is no different. On April 15th, filers have until 12:00 Midnight to drop off their completed returns. To accommodate last minute filers in the Northeast Arkansas area, the Caraway Station, located at 2404 Race Street, Jonesboro, AR, will be open until midnight on Tuesday, April 15th.

Postmaster John Confer is urging customers to be aware of this location and to use this site for their convenience, if at all possible.

“Customers can drop returns at their nearest Post Office during regular business hours on April 15th. These collection locations provide added convenience for our customers, along with the assurance that mail dropped at these sites will receive an April 15 postmark. Although the deadline is Tuesday, April 15th customers are urged to drop off returns as early as possible,” said Confer.

The Postal Service offers the following advice to tax filers:

• Use First-Class postage. 
• Use pre-addressed labels where possible. Write clearly. Take special care to ensure that handwritten envelopes are legible, and include a return address.
• Affix sufficient postage. One ounce is 41 cents; each additional ounce up to 13 ounces costs an additional 17 cents.
• Double-check postage. Weigh any return that feels heavier than one ounce. Tax agencies do not accept postage due mail; tax returns bearing insufficient postage will be returned — meaning taxpayers may be penalized for filing late tax returns.
• Avoid the mad rush at the post office. Mail returns in local collection boxes, but remember to make certain that the posted pick-up time has not passed to ensure returns will have an April 15 postmark.
• For customers who send original receipts to tax agencies, registered mail is a good choice.
• Make certain bulky envelopes are securely sealed.

For more information, please visit usps.com.