Never, ever send cash through the mail. I know, you’re thinking, “But I don’t have a bank account!” I hear you. But cash gets stolen.
If you must use cash, go to a retail partner like 7-Eleven, Walmart, or a check-cashing store. You can pay cash there—they take a tiny fee—and it gets applied to your account instantly.
Just keep the receipt. Treat that receipt like a newborn puppy.
What About State Taxes? Oh, That’s a Whole Other Circus.
This article is for federal taxes only. State taxes have their own weird addresses. Don’t mix them up. You will have a bad time.
Federal IRS doesn’t care about your state refund. They only want their money. So keep the envelopes separate.