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What should I do if my Missouri state tax return was returned to me due to insufficient postage and it's now September? Am I in trouble with the IRS, and how can I rectify this situation?

Robert James, 20+ years of experience in IRS matters
Answered on September 24,2023

IRS doesn't care about your state income tax return. You should be able to take your envelope to the post office and pay the extra 87¢ and mail it again.

I hope you didn't mail your federal and state returns together. They go separate places.

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