IRS Form 8822
Tell the IRS your new mailing address so notices and refunds reach you.
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About IRS Form 8822
Form 8822, Change of Address, tells the IRS where to send your mail after you move. Keeping your address current helps make sure notices, letters, and any refund checks reach you. There is a separate form for a business address change.
This page is a general guide and a fillable helper, not tax advice. Always download and file the current official form from the IRS at https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8822 and confirm the fields match before you sign.
Who needs to complete it
- Individuals who moved and need to update the address the IRS has on file.
- Taxpayers who want notices and refund checks sent to a new home address.
- People who changed their gift, estate, or generation-skipping transfer tax address.
- Anyone whose last filed return no longer shows their current address.
How to fill out IRS Form 8822
- 1Check the boxes for the tax returns this address change affects, such as your individual income tax return.
- 2Enter your name and Social Security number, and your spouse's name and number if it applies.
- 3If you and your spouse now live at different addresses, follow the form's instructions for listing both.
- 4Enter your prior name if it changed, so the IRS can match its records.
- 5Enter your old mailing address.
- 6Enter your new mailing address, including apartment or suite and ZIP code.
- 7Sign and date the form, with your spouse signing as well if the change is for a joint return, then mail it to the address in the instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to file Form 8822 if I filed a return with my new address?
Filing a return with your new address usually updates it, but the form is a direct way to notify the IRS between filings or after a move. This is a general guide, not tax advice.
Is there a different form for a business address?
Yes. Businesses use Form 8822-B to change a business mailing address or responsible party. Use the individual Form 8822 for a personal address.
How long does the change take?
The IRS notes it can take several weeks to process an address change. Filing early helps make sure mail and refunds reach the right place.
Is this the official IRS form?
This is a fillable helper. Always download and file the current official form from the IRS at https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8822 and confirm the fields match.