Houston, TX — The deadline for filing federal income tax returns is Thursday, April 15.
To prepare for the annual last-minute tax filers, extended collection times have been added to the following locations:

• Houston Main Post Office (401 Franklin Street) until Midnight
• Bryan TX – (2121 E WM J BRYAN PKWY) until Midnight
• Beaumont, TX – (5815 WALDEN RD) until Midnight
• N. Houston Processing and Distribution Center (4600 ALDINE BENDER RD) – until 8:00 P.M.

In addition, Texas Military Veterans Post Office (7231 FM 1960 in Humble, Texas) will have full retail service available until 10 P.M. on April 15.

Customers seeking information are encouraged to visit usps.com or call our 24 hour toll-free number,
1-800-ASK-USPS, (1-800-275-8777).

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.
• Double-check postage. Weigh any return that feels heavier than one ounce. Tax agencies will 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 last minute rush at the post office. Mail returns in local collection boxes, but remember to make certain 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.

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