Officials Warn of Missed Deadlines Under New USPS Postmark Rule

State officials and tax experts are warning of potential penalties after a new USPS rule clarified that postmarks may not reflect the actual date of mailing. The policy change stems from an operational overhaul that consolidated regional processing hubs and reduced daily trips to improve the financial standing of the agency. As Donald Trump challenges mail-in voting and the Supreme Court reviews ballot deadlines, leaders like Rob Bonta urge citizens to submit documents at least one week early.The policy change stems from an operational overhaul that consolidated regional processing hubs and reduced daily trips to improve the financial standing of the agency.As Donald Trump challenges mail-in voting and the Supreme Court reviews ballot deadlines, leaders like Rob Bonta urge citizens to submit documents at least one week early.