How to change my address with the IRS in 2025? Best methods?

You have a few options to update your address with the IRS without having to mail in a form: 1) The easiest way is filing your next tax return with your new address. The IRS automatically updates your address in their system when you file with the new information. 2) If you need to update sooner, you can actually call the IRS at 800-829-1040. Yes, wait times can be long (especially during tax season), but if you call early morning or late afternoon on Tuesday-Thursday, you'll usually have shorter wait times. 3) If you're expecting a refund that might go to your old address, you can use the "Where's My Refund" tool on IRS.gov and update your address there. 4) If you have an IRS online account, you might be able to update your address there, though the functionality is limited for some users. Hope this helps! The system changes have definitely made some processes more confusing.

I was in the same boat last year! After trying to figure it out for days, I finally found a solution through taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) that saved me so much headache. Their system actually walked me through exactly what I needed to do based on my specific situation - turns out there are different methods depending on if you're expecting refunds, have ongoing correspondence with the IRS, etc. What I liked most was they analyzed my past tax documents to tell me which specific IRS departments already had my info and which ones I needed to update separately. Way more helpful than the generic IRS guidance!

Just wanted to follow up about taxr.ai - I was skeptical in my earlier comment but decided to give it a try since my address change was urgent (was expecting an amended return check). The service was actually incredibly helpful! I uploaded my last tax return and it immediately identified that I needed to handle my address change differently because I had an ongoing audit situation. It gave me the direct department number to call rather than the main IRS line, which saved me probably 2 hours of hold time and transfers. Definitely worth checking out if you're in a similar situation with updating your address.

If you're having trouble getting through to the IRS about your address change (which, let's be honest, most of us do), I'd recommend trying Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). I spent THREE days trying to get through to the IRS about my address change last month and kept getting disconnected. Found this service through a friend and they actually got me connected to an IRS agent in about 20 minutes instead of the 3+ hour wait I was experiencing. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c - basically they wait on hold for you and call when an agent picks up. I was super frustrated trying to deal with this address change and this made it so much easier.

I need to publicly eat my words about Claimyr from my skeptical comment earlier. After nothing else was working for my address change, I tried it yesterday out of desperation. It ACTUALLY WORKED. Their system called me back in about 45 minutes (was quoted 1-2 hours) and connected me directly to an IRS agent. Literally saved me hours of hold time. I successfully updated my address and confirmed my refund will go to the new address. For anyone struggling with this like I was - this is legitimately worth trying. Never thought I'd be this excited about a phone service but after weeks of frustration with this address change, I'm genuinely relieved!

Another option nobody mentioned - if you've moved but still have access to your old address (like if family still lives there), sometimes the easiest thing is just to leave it as is and have any IRS mail forwarded to you by family/roommates. That's what I did for a year and it was fine. Eventually updated it on my next tax return. Unless you're expecting something important right now, might be the path of least resistance.

Has anyone here tried filing Form 8822 for address change despite what the website says? I sent one in about 4 weeks ago and wondering if they're actually processing them now.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when I moved across the country. After trying multiple approaches, here's what actually worked for me: The IRS online account option is your best bet if you can access it. Go to IRS.gov and create an account if you don't have one - you can update your address there without having to call or mail anything. The verification process takes a few days but once you're in, address changes are instant. If that doesn't work, calling is unfortunately your most reliable option. I know the wait times are brutal, but here's a tip that saved me: call right when they open at 7 AM on Tuesday or Wednesday. I got through in about 30 minutes instead of the usual 2+ hours. One thing to keep in mind - if you're expecting any refunds or correspondence soon, make sure to also file a change of address with USPS so mail gets forwarded while the IRS processes your update. The systems don't talk to each other, so you need both. Whatever you do, don't just ignore it hoping it'll sort itself out. I learned that lesson the hard way when I almost missed an important notice about an amended return!