Get Answers Support Tax Filings & Payments Data Validation USPS Validation How to ensure the address you enter matches IRS records? Last modified 6/20/2025 5:54:48 AM EST When entering a payer or recipient address, we recommend using USPS formatting standards to help ensure accuracy. This is particularly important for recipient addresses, as even small formatting discrepancies can lead to postal delivery issues or delays—especially when Postal Mailing is enabled for form distribution. USPS Format USPS provides standardized formats for various address types. For example, writing "CNTY HWY 20" instead of "COUNTY HIGHWAY 20" may seem minor, but automated mail sorting systems might flag it or misread it. Here are some of the common examples: Examples in Use Standard USPS Format COUNTY HIGHWAY 140 COUNTY HIGHWAY 140 COUNTY HWY 60E COUNTY HIGHWAY 60E CNTY HWY 20 COUNTY HIGHWAY 20 COUNTY RD 441 COUNTY ROAD 441 COUNTY ROAD 110 COUNTY ROAD 110 CR 1185 COUNTY ROAD 1185 CNTY RD 33 COUNTY ROAD 33 CA COUNTY RD 150 CA COUNTY ROAD 150 CALIFORNIA COUNTY ROAD 555 (excessive characters) CA COUNTY ROAD 555 EXPRESSWAY 55 EXPRESSWAY 55 FARM to MARKET 1200 FM 1200 FM 187 FM 187 HWY FM 1320 FM 1320 HIGHWAY 101 HIGHWAY 101 HIWAY 1080A HIGHWAY 1080A HWY 64 HIGHWAY 64 HWY 11 BYPASS HIGHWAY 11 BYP HWY 66 FRONTAGE ROAD HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE RD HIGHWAY 3 BYP ROAD HIGHWAY 3 BYPASS RD I10 INTERSTATE 10 INTERSTATE 40 INTERSTATE 40 IH280 INTERSTATE 280 INTERSTATE HWY 680 INTERSTATE 680 I 55 BYPASS INTERSTATE 55 BYP I 26 BYP ROAD INTERSTATE 26 BYPASS RD I 44 FRONTAGE ROAD INTERSTATE 44 FRONTAGE RD LOOP 410 LOOP 410 RD 5A ROAD 5A ROAD 22 ROAD 22 RT 88 ROUTE 88 RTE 95 ROUTE 95 ROUTE 1150EE ROUTE 1150EE RANCH RD 620 RANCH ROAD 620 ST HIGHWAY 303 STATE HIGHWAY 303 STATE HWY 60 STATE HIGHWAY 60 SR 220 STATE ROAD 220 ST RD 86 STATE ROAD 86 STATE ROAD 55 STATE ROAD 55 SR MM STATE ROUTE MM ST RT 175 STATE ROUTE 175 STATE RTE 260 STATE ROUTE 260 TOWNSHIP RD 20 TOWNSHIP ROAD 20 TSR 45 TOWNSHIP ROAD 45 US 41 SW US HIGHWAY 41 SW US HWY 44 US HIGHWAY 44 US HIGHWAY 70 US HIGHWAY 70 KENTUCKY 440 KY HIGHWAY 440 KENTUCKY HIGHWAY 189 KY HIGHWAY 189 KY 1207 KY HIGHWAY 1207 KY HWY 75 KY HIGHWAY 75 KY ST HWY 1 KY STATE HIGHWAY 1 KY STATE HIGHWAY 24 KY STATE HIGHWAY 24 KENTUCKY STATE HIGHWAY 625 (excessive characters) KY STATE HIGHWAY 625 For complete instructions, click here. Was this helpful? Yes No Related Questions How to fix USPS verification errors for the recipient address? Why should I verify the recipient's address before submitting my 1099/W-2 forms? Can I still file 1099 forms if my recipient addresses don't pass USPS validation? Go to Home Page Need more help? Get in touch with our dedicated support team Contact Us (704) 684-4751 support@taxbandits.com Sign Up for a FREE TaxBandits Account! The Smart CPA Choice Register Now Already have an account? Sign in