OAKLAND CA — With Tax Day looming, Bay-Valley District Post Offices will have extended retail hours at select locations. As in tax seasons past, USPS will provide customers with both timely tax-form drop off and special services including Express Mail, Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, Certificate of Mailing, Certified Mail, Return Receipt, Print Shipping Label and NetPost Certified. See below for detailed information.
Express Mail Service
This gets your tax return to many locations the next day guaranteed or your money-back. Express mail includes online tracking and signature at delivery.
Priority Mail Service
This gets your tax return delivered in an average of 2-3 days. Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation service provides a receipt of mailing for record-keeping purposes and allows the customer to confirm electronically via the web @www.usps.com, or through a toll free number, 1-800-222-1811, that the mailing was delivered to the IRS.
First Class Mail Service
Efficient, economical option for mailing your return with the all-important postmark.
Proof of Mailing Services:
These services provide you with peace of mind. You can prove you mailed your tax return, verify that it was delivered, or both.
Certificate of Mailing
This receipt shows evidence that you mailed your tax return.
Certified Mail
This receipt proves that you mailed your tax return and gives you online access to verify the date and time of delivery.
Return Receipt
This receipt verifies both mailing and delivery, returning a postcard to you signed by the person who received your package.
USPS.com:
Use online technology to help you mail your tax returns
Print Shipping Label
You can print Priority Mail & Express Mail labels for all your tax returns — with or without postage — and save yourself precious time.
Tips:
- Affix sufficient postage (the IRS and FTB will not pay postage due). One ounce is 44 cents.
- Address the envelope clearly and correctly, including return address, and use correct ZIP Code, if not using pre-addressed envelopes provided by the IRS.
- If mailing in a collection box, deposit your mail prior to the last scheduled pickup time.
- Post Offices have a limited supply of forms; obtain forms in time to file returns.
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