How do I change my address with the IRS?

You can change your address on file with the IRS in a few different ways.

Please note that you cannot change your address with the TaxSlayer program after you have already filed and been accepted.

Method	Action
Tax return	File your return using your new address
IRS form	File Form 8822, Change of Address or Form 8822-B,Change of Address or Responsible Party - Business
Written statement	Send a signed written statement with your: full name old address new address social security number (or individual taxpayer identification number or employer identification number) Mail your signed statement to the address where you filed your last Federal tax return
Oral notification	The IRS can be notified by phone or in person. They'll need to verify your identity and address. Please have information they have on file for you, for example: your full name your address your date of birth your social security number (or individual taxpayer identification number or employer identification number)

Divorced spouses:

If you filed a joint return, you need to change the address of both spouses. If signatures are required, both spouses must sign.
If you filed a joint return and you and your spouse have since separated, each of you should update the IRS with your new address information.

It may take up to four to six weeks for a change of address request to be fully processed.

Update your address with your employer so that your W-2 reflects the correct address and you can avoid any delays.

Alert the post office of your change of address so that your mail is forwarded.

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