Change Address With
the IRS For Individual

To change your address with the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) in the United States, you have several options. It’s important to update your address to ensure that you receive important tax documents and correspondence from the IRS. Here’s how you can do it:

Use IRS Form 8822
  1. File a Change of Address Form (Form 8822):
    • Go to the IRS website (www.irs.gov) and search for “Form 8822” or “Change of Address.”
    • Download and print the form.
    • Fill out the form with your updated information, including your old and new addresses, Social Security Number (SSN), and other necessary details.
  2. Complete the Form:
    • Sign and date the form where required.
  3. Submit the Form:
    • Mail the completed Form 8822 to the IRS address listed on the form’s instructions. Be sure to use the correct address for your region.
When Filing Your Tax Return

If you’ve changed your address before filing your tax return, simply include your new address on the return when you submit it. The IRS will update its records when processing your return. Remember to also inform your tax return preparer of the change.

Written Notification
You can also inform the IRS of your address change in writing. Include the following information in your written notification:
  • Your full name
  • Both your old and new addresses
  • Your Social Security number, individual taxpayer identification number, or employer identification number
  • Your signature
Notify the IRS by Phone

Notify the IRS of your address change by calling them and providing the following details:

  • Your full name
  • Both your old and new addresses
  • Your Social Security number, individual taxpayer identification number, or employer identification number
Notify the IRS in Person

You can also update your address in person by visiting your local IRS office. Check the IRS website for the nearest office and their address. Remember to bring identification and documents verifying the information below:

  • Your full name
  • Both your old and new addresses
  • Your Social Security number, individual taxpayer identification number, or employer identification number

Go to the IRS website

If you filed a joint return, ensure that you provide information and signatures for both spouses. Send your written address change information to the IRS addresses specified in the instructions for the tax forms you previously filed. If you are now living separately after filing a joint return, each joint taxpayer should notify the IRS of their new, separate addresses. Always include your SSN (and your spouse’s SSN if applicable) in any correspondence with the IRS.

Representatives who are authorized to submit a form or written statement to update a taxpayer’s address are required to include a copy of their power of attorney or Form 2848, which is the Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative. It’s important to note that individuals who do not have proper authorization are not permitted to make changes to a taxpayer’s address.

Notify Other Agencies and Organizations

After notifying the IRS, consider updating your address with other relevant agencies and organizations, such as your state tax agency, the U.S. Postal Service, and any financial institutions where you have accounts. If your address change occurs after filing your return, you should contact the post office that services your old address. Keep in mind that not all post offices forward government checks, so it’s essential to directly notify the IRS as well.

Keep Records

Make copies of the Form 8822 and any related correspondence for your records.

Allow Processing Time

The IRS will process your change of address request, but it may take some time for the update to take effect. Continue to monitor your mail and correspond with the IRS using your old address until you are certain that the change has been processed.