SAN ANTONIO, TX — Postmaster Willie Trawick advised there will be no special postal operations in San Antonio on Monday, April 18, the IRS tax filing deadline.

“With more people filing income tax returns electronically, the Post Office has seen a significant decline in mail volume from last minute tax filers,” said Trawick. “With the increasing decline in customer demand, we will not extend hours for April 18 Tax Day operations in San Antonio.”

All offices will maintain normal business hours on April 18.  Retail window services at the San Antonio General Mail Facility (GMF), 10410 Perrin Beitel Rd, will close at 5:30 p.m.; however, mail deposited in the GMF’s outside collection boxes and inside lobby drops will be collected until midnight and receive an April 18 postmark .  The Airport Post Office, 10250 John Saunders, will maintain their regular closing time of 10 p.m., and all mail deposited at that location by 10 p.m. will have an April 18 postmark. 

Trawick strongly encourages postal customers mailing tax returns to use correct postage (IRS will not accept postage due mail) and to carefully check the last pick up time posted on the collection box when mailing. Other than the two locations listed above, mail deposited after the last posted collection time will not be postmarked until the following day.

For customers needing postage for completed returns, Self Service Kiosks (SSKs) are located at the following San Antonio Post Office locations. The minimum purchase at an SSK is $1.00, and only debit and credit cards are accepted.

• Alamo Heights, 4801 Broadway, SAT 78209
• Cedar Elm, 5837 De Zavala Rd, SAT 78240
• Encino Park, 20403 Encino Ledge, SAT 78259
• GMF, 10410 Perrin Beitel Rd, SAT 78284
• Heritage, 702 Richland Hills, SAT 78245
• Laurel Heights, 2400 McCullough, SAT 78212
• Leon Valley, 6825 Huebner Rd, SAT 78238
• Lockhill, 12951 Huebner Rd, SAT 78230
• STMC, 4835 Medical Dr, SAT 78229
• Thousand Oaks, 15610 Henderson Pass, SAT 78232

Priority Mail Express 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 includes tracking which allows the customer to confirm electronically via the web at 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.

Online Services:
These services let you use the online technology to help you mail your tax returns.

Click-N-Ship
From any computer with internet access and a printer, you can print Priority Mail and Express Mail labels for all your tax returns, with or without postage, and save yourself precious time.

Mailing Tips:

• Affix sufficient postage (the IRS will not pay postage due).  First Class postage for letter mail starts at 47 cents for the first ounce and 21 cents for each additional ounce. The First Class rate for larger, flat sized envelopes (8.5 x 11 inches) starts at 94 cents for the first ounce and $1.15 for up to two ounces.
• 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, which is posted on each box.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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