KCMO, Shawnee Mission, KS Post Offices to offer help on Tax Night

Mobile Post Office will be on-site at Cleveland Ave. Mail Processing Center again this year

Kansas City Metro postal employees are gearing up to provide last-minute relief to taxpayers, many of whom traditionally wait until the last minute to mail their annual tax returns.

In Kansas City, MO, the main drop off point for returns will be at the Kansas City Processing and Distribution Center, located at 1700 Cleveland Ave., which can be easily accessed from I-70 via the 18th St. exit.  On this day only, a “Mobile Post Office” will be on site to provide full window service to customers right up until midnight.   In Shawnee Mission, KS, the Main Post Office, located at 6029 Broadmoor, will be open with full service until 7:30 p.m.

Kansas City, MO and Shawnee Mission, KS Post Offices will offer full window services as follows:

Kansas City, Missouri –
Office                                Location                              Service                            Hours
Main Post Office                30 W. Pershing Rd.              Full Window Service         7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mobile Post Office             1700 Cleveland Ave             Full Window Service         5 p.m. – midnight

Shawnee Mission, Kansas –
Office                                Location                               Service                           Hours
Main Post Office                6029 Broadmoor                   Full Window Service        7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Stanley Postal Store          7500 W. 151st St.                 Full Window Service        8 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monticello Post Office        22015 W 66th St.                  Full Window Service        8 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

For last-minute filers, here are some Postal Service mailing tips:

• Use First-Class postage.  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes the inexpensive First-Class letter postmark as proof that a return has been mailed on time.
• Write clearly. Handwritten tax return envelopes should be legible – and include a return address.
• 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 returns.
• Mail returns in local mailboxes. This helps avoid a mad rush to the Post Office. But keep in mind:
• Collection boxes have final pick up times; look for the last time posted on the box to ensure returns will have an April 15 postmark.
• To locate a Post Office visit www.usps.com and click “Locate Post Offices.” Typing in the ZIP Code provides a list of local Post Offices along with directions to the facility, normal business hours and the phone number to call for more information.
• Customers can also call 1-800-ASK-USPS.