Is it illegal for my neighbor to use my mailing address to recieve mail from the tax administration?

Question

I was recently sent mail from my county's tax administration in North Carolina which had the names from my neighbor's that lived across the street. I never gave them permission to use my mailing address.

James L. Arrasmith · Answer

Yes, it is generally illegal for someone to use another person's mailing address to receive mail from the tax administration or other entities without their consent. A few key points on this issue: 
 
- Federal law prohibits falsely representing one's identity or address in matters before the IRS or other government agencies. This includes using someone else's address without permission. 
 
- North Carolina law also prohibits using another's name/address for false pretenses, which would likely cover this unauthorized use of your mailing address. 
 
- This type of mail fraud is often charged under federal law (18 USC §1341) or under state theft statutes. It can be subject to fines and even imprisonment in some cases. 
 
So in your situation, your neighbor falsely using your address on tax administration mail almost certainly violates both federal and North Carolina laws. It takes advantage of your address without authorization. 
 
While reporting them may cause neighborhood tension, you are within your rights to contact the postmaster, police, or even the IRS/tax authorities about mail fraud related to your address. Thispostal/government documentation also helps prove you did not consent to the use.

Q: Is it illegal for my neighbor to use my mailing address to recieve mail from the tax administration?