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March 25, 2009
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Are You Ready For Tax Day?

Postal Service offers tips for last-minute tax filers

CINCINNATI, OH — If you’re one of the millions of taxpayers who owes Uncle Sam a few dollars and some change 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, most Americans still prefer to mail their tax returns. As a result, April 15 has become one of the busiest days of the year at Post Offices across the country.

The Cincinnati Main Post Office, 1623 Dalton Ave., will offer full-service window operations from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tax Day, Wednesday, April 15.

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

  • Apply sufficient postage. (Postage is 42-cents for the first ounce which is usually about four 8½ x 11” sheets; add 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 later that day.
  • 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 www.usps.com.

Editors: Please note hours have changed slightly from years past when we stayed open until midnight.

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