Are You Ready for Tax Day?

April 15 Federal Tax Deadline Draws Near

BALTIMORE DISTRICT, MD — If you’re one of the millions of taxpayers who owes Uncle Sam a few dollars on your 2008 tax return, chances are you will visit your local Post Office in the coming days. While the number of people filing online has increased over the years, many Americans still prefer to mail their tax returns.

Due to rising costs of operations, Post Offices in the Baltimore District will offer normal full-service window operations on Tax Day, Wednesday, April 15. The only office with extended hours will be the Baltimore Main Post Office at 900 E. Fayette Street. They will be open to serve customers from 8:30 a.m. to 12 midnight. Customers can call 1-800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777) or visit usps.com for information on the nearest Post Office’s retail hours and collection service.

To help accommodate last-minute tax filers, the U.S. Postal offers these tips:

• Apply sufficient postage (42-cents for the first ounce -17-cents postage for each additional ounce).
• Always use a complete mailing and return address.
• Tax returns must be postmarked no later than April 15.
• If mailing from a street collection box, check the last pick-up time to make sure your return will be collected that day. The latest collection time in the Baltimore District will be 12 midnight at the Main Post Office, 900 E. Fayette Street.
• Consider using Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation if you want to confirm your tax return is delivered. Delivery Confirmation is not available for First-Class envelopes.
• If using a First-Class envelope, use Certified Mail or Registered Mail for proof of delivery.
• For mailing tips and information on Delivery Confirmation, log onto usps.com.