Baton Rouge — Last minute tax filers can deposit their tax returns at the General Mail Facility at 8101 Bluebonnet, from 4 p.m. to midnight, April 15. Postal employees will accept mail from customers, as they drive past a drop-off point on Bluebonnet . All mail deposited by midnight will receive the April 15 postmark.. All surrounding stations for the city of Baton Rouge will close at normal business hours.

For customers using the curbside drop-off at the Bluebonnett Facility:

• Please try to drop off as early as possible; as the night goes on, traffic increases.
• Pull up as far as possible to the next available collector and try to pull as close to the curb as possible.
• If you have a dog in the car, please make sure it is under control, to ensure collectors will not be in danger of a bite.
• The Automated Postal Centers are located in the lobby at the stations listed below and are available 24 hours daily, for those needing postage after the retail windows close.

All IRS returns collected at the Bluebonnet location before midnight will receive the April 15 postmark. This does not apply to mail dropped in any other collection boxes after normal collection times posted on the box. Postal customers should look for the last collection time posted on the collection box to ensure their return will have an April 15 postmark.

Customers with questions may also call the Postal Service’s free, 24 hour toll-free number,

1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777).

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

• Use First-Class postage.
• Use pre-addressed labels where possible. Write clearly. Take special care to ensure that handwritten envelopes are legible, and include a return address.
• Affix sufficient postage. One ounce is 44-cents; each additional ounce up to 13 ounces costs an additional 17 cents.
• 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 mad rush at the post office. Mail returns in local collection boxes, but remember to make certain that the posted pick-up time has not passed to ensure returns will have an April 15th postmark.
• For customers who send original receipts to tax agencies, registered mail is a good choice.
• Make certain bulky envelopes are securely sealed.

Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation-Priority Mail offers 2-3 day service at a great price. In addition, you can verify delivery online when you use delivery Confirmation.

Express Mail- If the tax deadline is coming up fast, Express Mail offers overnight service to many destinations and noon delivery the next day to select locations.

Certified- Mail For peace of mind, certified mail provides proof of mailing and delivery of your tax return. Certified Mail is available only for First –Class mail or Priority Mail.

APC LOCATIONS:
Audubon Station, 4500 Government St
Broadview Station, 235 Marilyn Dr
Commerce Park Station, 10380 Perkins Rd
Southeast Station, 4535 Bennington
Woodlawn Station, 4700 Milwood

Internal Revenue Extension Form #4868 can be obtained on the IRS website www.irs.gov/form4868/extension

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