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    I have a client that has a different mailing address than their physical address (PO BOX) How do we put both on the return.

    chuck1
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    Just-Lisa-Now-
    Level 15
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    IRS wants to know where to send you mail, Id use the PO Box.  You cant input 2 addresses.


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    sjrcpa
    Level 15

    Yes I'd use the mailing address on the 1040.

    But some states, such as MD, also require you to tell them your physical address as of 12/31/20.


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    IRonMaN
    Level 15

    I have some folks that live places where there is no PO street delivery.  Some of those folks will provide a street address followed by the PO Box.  As long as the physical address isn't too long, I will sometimes go that route and type both addresses on the address line of the return.


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    sjrcpa
    Level 15

    I've done that, too. 


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    ATBLLC
    Level 3

    Where do you enter two different addresses?

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    chuck1
    Level 2

    I put the mailing address and make notes.  If street address gets mail (not directed to PO BOX) then I put street address.  That is something some states (California) and USPS has got to get on the same page.  California requires street addresses.  When they print some 1099's they use a PO BOX.  

    sjrcpa
    Level 15

    @ATBLLC As noted in the prior posts-you can't.


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    ATBLLC
    Level 3

    Thank you. I misread your post.

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