How to Change Address with IRS for Future Notices?

You need to submit Form 8822 "Change of Address" ASAP! The IRS doesn't automatically update your address from USPS forwarding or even from your most recent return. Your NOL (Notice of Levy) or CP (Computer Paragraph) notices are likely being sent to your previous address even after forwarding expires. This is time-sensitive - the IRS gives only 30 days to respond to most notices before escalating to collections!

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There are actually several ways to update your address with the IRS, depending on your situation: • Submit Form 8822 (for individual taxpayers) • Submit Form 8822-B (for business taxpayers) • Include your new address on your next tax return filing • Provide written notification with your full name, old and new addresses, SSN/EIN, and signature • Verbally inform an IRS representative when they call about your account Just be aware that address changes can take 4-6 weeks to process in their system, and notices that were already in the pipeline might still go to your old address. This is why it's important to act quickly when you move!

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IRS employee here. The official procedure for changing your address is Form 8822 (individuals) or 8822-B (businesses). Processing time is exactly 4-6 weeks from receipt. For immediate address updates, you can call 800-829-1040 (individuals) or 800-829-4933 (businesses). Wait times currently average 47 minutes. For missed notices, request account transcripts for the past 12 months which will show all notice codes (CP###) sent to you. You can then request duplicate copies of those specific notices by calling the number listed on your transcript. If you've been assessed penalties due to non-receipt, you can request abatement using Form 843 citing "reasonable cause" with documentation of your address change.

Just to clarify something I've seen happen before - if you filed a joint return, BOTH spouses need to sign Form 8822 unless one spouse is specifically authorizing the other to change the address. I've seen people get burned by this when they moved after separation but before divorce and only one person signed the form. The IRS rejected it without telling them, and notices kept going to the old address. Back in 2019, I had a client who ended up with a $7,000 penalty because of this exact situation.

I successfully resolved this exact issue last month! I created an online account at IRS.gov which gave me access to my tax records and allowed me to update my address electronically. The change was reflected in their system within 3 business days according to the agent I spoke with later. You'll need to verify your identity through ID.me first, which requires a government ID and facial recognition. The whole process took about 20 minutes and I've been receiving all IRS correspondence correctly since then. Much faster than waiting for paper forms to process!