{"id":39969,"date":"2018-09-25T18:32:16","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T23:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?post_type=support&p=39969"},"modified":"2025-09-19T13:38:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T18:38:30","slug":"mailing-state-taxes","status":"publish","type":"support","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/support\/online\/finalizing-online-return\/mailing-state-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Print and File State Taxes by Mail"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready to print and file your state tax forms by mail, but they still have a watermark that says \u201cCOPY ONLY DO NOT FILE\u201d when you view them online? If you\u2019re wondering \u201cHow do I mail my state tax return,\u201d we can help.<\/p>\n

Here’s how to file your state taxes by mail (without watermarks) after e-filing your return:<\/p>\n

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  1. Choose the File<\/strong> tab from the Overview<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Select Next<\/strong> until you\u2019re asked how you want to file your state return. If you want to print and mail, choose that option.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose Next<\/strong> and follow the screens until you get to the screen with a green Print Tax Return<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Print your return from this screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How Do I Mail My State Tax Return? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Once you print your return, follow the instructions that are printed with your 2025 return to mail the state portion of your return to the state tax office.<\/p>\n

    Some states have one address for returns that include a payment and a different address for returns that don\u2019t include a payment. Be sure to use the correct address for your situation.<\/p>\n

    If you need additional H&R Block online support, visit the Help Center to find technical help<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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