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THE POSTMARK YOU TRUSTED IS GONE — AND DEADLINES JUST GOT DANGEROUS

THE POSTMARK YOU TRUSTED IS GONE — AND DEADLINES JUST GOT DANGEROUS

Staff Writer
Published on: 06/01/2026

A quiet USPS rule change is redefining what “on time” means. Bills, tax returns, and mail-in ballots now face new risks as postmarks are applied later than expected — leaving Americans vulnerable to penalties, rejection, and lost trust.

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