NYC Main Post Office prepared for last minute tax filers

New York, NY – Last minute tax filers will be pleased to know that additional staffing will be on hand in the lobby at the James A. Farley Main Post Office at 421 Eight Avenue between 31 and 33 Streets in Manhattan on the evening of April 15 as last minute tax filers hurry to mail their returns by the midnight deadline. For additional convenience four mobile postal retail units will also be parked in front of the Post Office on Eighth Avenue with postal employees selling stamps and accepting mail.

Many New York City Post Offices throughout the five boroughs are regularly open till 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. on weeknights like April 15. Consumers can call toll free 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or go online to usps.com for the business hours and locations closest to their ZIP Code.

Postal officials offers the following mailing tips for tax-filers:

• 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.
• Use pre-addressed labels where possible. Write clearly. Take special care to ensure that handwritten envelopes are legible.
• Include a return address.
• Affix sufficient postage.
• 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 rush at the post office by mailing returns in local mail 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.