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Where to mail your North Carolina state tax return

Mailing your North Carolina Form D-400 depends on your situation: Return with payment goes to North Carolina Department of Revenue, PO Box 25000, Raleigh, NC 27640-0640, while Return without payment (refund expected) goes to North Carolina Department of Revenue, PO Box R, Raleigh, NC 27634-0001. Pick the address that matches your return below, sign and date the form, and mail it before the deadline.

Return with payment

North Carolina Department of Revenue
PO Box 25000
Raleigh, NC  27640-0640

Use this address for a paper Form D-400 where return with payment.

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Return without payment (refund expected)

North Carolina Department of Revenue
PO Box R
Raleigh, NC  27634-0001

Use this address for a paper Form D-400 where return without payment (refund expected).

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North Carolina Department of RevenuePO Box 25000Raleigh, NC 27640-0640

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Key facts

  • North Carolina splits paper Form D-400 returns by address: return with payment vs. return without payment (refund expected) — mailing to the wrong one can delay processing.
  • Make checks or money orders payable to the "North Carolina Department of Revenue".
  • A mailed return is generally considered filed on time if it is postmarked by the state filing deadline — sign and date it, since an unsigned return isn't considered filed.
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How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Pick the address that matches your situation

    North Carolina uses a different address depending on whether you're enclosing a payment: Return with payment; Return without payment (refund expected). Choose the one below that matches your return.

  2. 2

    Assemble and sign your return

    Attach any required schedules and withholding statements to your Form D-400. Sign and date it — an unsigned paper return isn't considered filed.

  3. 3

    Address the envelope exactly

    Use North Carolina Department of Revenue at the address for your situation, shown above.

  4. 4

    Mail it before the deadline

    A USPS postmark by the filing deadline counts as on time. Upload your return to PostPal and we print, envelope, and mail it within one business day for $5, with a dated confirmation emailed to you.

Common questions

Where do I mail my North Carolina state tax return?

It depends on whether you're enclosing a payment. For "return with payment," mail it to North Carolina Department of Revenue, PO Box 25000, Raleigh, NC 27640-0640. For "return without payment (refund expected)," mail it to North Carolina Department of Revenue, PO Box R, Raleigh, NC 27634-0001.

Does it matter which North Carolina address I use?

Yes. North Carolina Department of Revenue routes paper returns by mail code, so sending a payment return to the no-payment address (or vice versa) can delay processing, even though the state and ZIP still get it to the right building.

What do I make my check payable to?

The "North Carolina Department of Revenue". Write your Social Security number and the tax year on the check or money order.

Is a mailed North Carolina return considered on time if it's postmarked by the deadline?

Generally yes — most states, including North Carolina, treat a return as timely filed if it carries a USPS postmark on or before the filing deadline. Keep proof of mailing for your records; PostPal emails you a dated confirmation.

Can PostPal mail my North Carolina tax return for me?

Yes. Upload your completed, signed Form D-400 and PostPal prints it and mails it to North Carolina Department of Revenue, PO Box 25000, Raleigh, NC 27640-0640 (or your correct address, based on your situation) the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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