Residents waiting until the last moment to get their taxes postmarked by midnight April 15 will be able to take advantage of the U.S. Postal Service Office at 2535 Midway Drive.
Postal officials said the extended hours will apply to both retail service and collections. But postal officials also warn late tax filers to be prepared for a traffic headache if they do wait until the last moment.
To play it safe, taxpayers are urged to use the following tips:
“¢ Get postage calculations quickly and easily by visiting www.-usps.com.
“¢ Mail tax returns early in the day to avoid the late afternoon and evening rush.
“¢ Even after closing hours, postage stamps may be purchased from stamp-vending machines or automated postal centers, which can weigh articles, print address labels with postage already affixed and vend stamps.
Mailers who desire proof of mailing and delivery should request Certified Mail with Return Receipts.
Tax forms are not available at most post offices but are available by visiting www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/index.html or www.ftb.ca.-gov/forms/.
The number and hours of post offices open late has decreased because of the reduced volume of tax returns mailed on the deadline.