How to check the status of submitted 8822b business change of address form?

Unfortunately, the IRS doesn't provide a direct online tracking system for Form 8822b submissions. It's one of those forms that goes into their system without confirmation. A few options to consider: 1) Call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at 800-829-4933. Yes, the wait times can be brutal, but if you call right when they open (7am local time), you might have better luck. Ask specifically if they can verify the address they have on file. 2) If you filed any other forms recently (quarterly payments, etc.), check if those were processed with your new address. This would confirm they've updated your information. 3) Send a second 8822b by certified mail with return receipt. Not ideal, but at least you'll know it was delivered. The processing delays are worse than usual this year, so it might just be taking longer than the 4-6 weeks they quote.

After struggling with the same issue, I discovered a tool called taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) that helped tremendously. I was also waiting on confirmation of my 8822b and getting nowhere with phone calls. A friend recommended this service which analyzes tax documents and helps navigate IRS issues. They have a feature that can help you determine if your address change has been processed by checking against IRS databases. It was surprisingly straightforward - uploaded my previous filing info and they were able to tell me my address change status. Saved me from sending duplicate forms and potentially creating confusion in the system.

I was initially skeptical about using taxr.ai as mentioned above, but after waiting over 10 weeks for my 8822b to process, I gave it a try. It actually worked! The system confirmed my address hadn't been updated yet in the IRS systems, so I knew I needed to take additional action. Their transcript analysis tool showed my old address was still active. This saved me from penalties on some notices that were going to my old address. The dashboard was straightforward to use and gave me a clear answer within minutes instead of more weeks of uncertainty. Definitely worth checking out if you're in address change limbo.

If you're struggling to get through to the IRS about your 8822b status, I had success using Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). They basically hold your place in the IRS phone queue and call you when an agent is about to answer. I was avoiding calling because of the ridiculous wait times, but this made it manageable. You can see how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c. When I finally got through, the IRS agent confirmed my address had been updated but it took 8 weeks, not the 4-6 they claim. At least I got a definitive answer instead of wondering if my form was lost.

I thought Claimyr was definitely going to be a scam, but after another failed attempt to reach the IRS myself (2.5 hours on hold before I had to hang up for a meeting), I gave it a shot. I'm honestly shocked at how well it worked. I registered, they called the IRS Business line for me, and about 90 minutes later my phone rang with an IRS agent on the line. The agent confirmed my 8822b had been received but was still in processing (9 weeks after submission!). At least now I know it wasn't lost in the mail. For the peace of mind alone, it was worth it. I've already recommended it to my business partner who's dealing with a different IRS issue.

Has anyone tried faxing the 8822b instead of mailing it? I've heard processing is faster that way, but I'm not sure if it's true for this specific form.

Another option nobody mentioned is checking if your address was updated by looking at your Business tax transcripts. You can request these online through the IRS website and they'll show your current address of record. If your old address is still showing up, then your 8822b hasn't been processed yet.

I went through this exact same frustration last year with my 8822b. After 12 weeks of waiting and multiple failed phone attempts, I finally got through to someone who explained that business address changes often get stuck in a secondary review process, especially if there are any discrepancies with previous filings. What finally worked for me was filing Form 8822 (individual) AND 8822b (business) together, even though technically I only needed the business one. The agent said sometimes the system flags lone 8822b forms for additional verification. Also, make sure your EIN and business name exactly match what's on your most recent tax return - any tiny differences can cause delays. One more tip: if you have a tax professional or CPA, they can often get through to the Practitioner Priority Service line much faster than the general business line. Worth asking if they can make the call for you.

I had a similar experience with my 8822b taking forever to process. What finally worked for me was sending a follow-up letter directly to the IRS service center where I originally mailed the form, referencing the original submission date and asking for confirmation of receipt/processing status. I included a copy of the original form and a self-addressed stamped envelope. About 3 weeks later, I received a brief letter confirming my address had been updated in their system, even though I never got any other notification. The key was being very specific about what information I needed - just asking "did you get my form" doesn't seem to work as well as "please confirm my current business address of record for EIN xxx-xx-xxxx." It's frustrating that there's no online tracking for something so basic, but the direct mail approach at least gave me peace of mind without having to deal with phone hold times.

I've been dealing with a similar situation with my 8822b form. After reading through all these suggestions, I wanted to share what ended up working for me. I combined a few of the approaches mentioned here: First, I tried the business transcript method that Joshua mentioned - it did show my old address was still on file after 8 weeks. Then I followed Amina's advice about sending a follow-up letter to the service center, but I also included a request for an updated business tax transcript to be mailed to my NEW address as proof the change went through. The key thing that seemed to make a difference was being very specific in my follow-up letter. Instead of just asking about the form status, I wrote: "Please confirm receipt and processing of Form 8822b submitted on [date] for EIN [number]. If processed, please mail updated business tax transcript to new address to confirm address change is complete." I got a response within 2 weeks with a transcript showing my new address. It seems like giving them a specific action item (mail the transcript) rather than just asking for confirmation made it easier for them to process my request. For anyone still waiting, I'd recommend the follow-up letter approach - it's less frustrating than phone calls and seems to get better results than just waiting it out.

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now - submitted my 8822b in early March and it's been over 10 weeks with no confirmation. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful, especially the combination approach that Caleb described. I'm planning to try the business transcript check first to confirm my old address is still showing, then send the follow-up letter to the service center with the specific language requesting they mail an updated transcript to my new address. That seems like the most reliable way to get actual confirmation rather than just hoping it went through. One thing I'm curious about - for those who successfully got confirmation, did you notice any timeline differences between different IRS service centers? I submitted mine to the Ogden center and wondering if some locations are faster than others. Also, has anyone had success with the overnight/priority mail option, or does regular mail work just as well for the follow-up letters? Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's frustrating that we have to jump through so many hoops for something that should be straightforward, but at least now I have a clear plan of action instead of just waiting and hoping.

I've been following this thread closely since I'm in a similar boat with my 8822b (submitted 7 weeks ago, still no confirmation). The combination of strategies shared here is incredibly valuable - especially Caleb's specific letter template and the business transcript verification method. One additional resource I wanted to mention: if you're a small business owner, you might want to check if your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has any connections with IRS liaisons. I reached out to mine yesterday and they mentioned they sometimes have direct contacts for address change issues that bypass the regular customer service lines. They're setting up a call for me next week to see if they can help expedite the process. Also, for anyone keeping track of processing times by service center - I sent mine to Kansas City and I'm seeing similar delays to what others reported for Ogden. It really seems like this is a system-wide issue rather than specific centers being slower. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences and solutions. It's frustrating that we need to crowdsource basic information that should be readily available from the IRS, but this thread is a goldmine of practical advice.

I'm currently dealing with this same issue - submitted my 8822b about 6 weeks ago and starting to get concerned about the lack of confirmation. This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm particularly interested in trying the combination approach that several people mentioned: checking the business transcript first, then sending a targeted follow-up letter. One question for those who've had success: when you sent the follow-up letter requesting an updated transcript be mailed to your new address, did you include any specific reference numbers or codes from your original submission? I kept a copy of my certified mail receipt but wasn't sure if including that tracking info would help them locate my original form faster. Also, has anyone tried submitting through a tax professional after the original individual submission got stuck? I'm wondering if having my CPA resubmit it might bypass whatever queue my original form is stuck in, or if that would just create duplicate records and make things worse. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in this frustrating process!

I'm going through this exact same frustration right now! Submitted my 8822b about 8 weeks ago and have been getting nowhere with phone calls or the online systems. This thread is incredibly helpful - I had no idea so many others were dealing with the same processing delays. I'm definitely going to try the combination approach that several people have outlined: first checking my business transcript online to confirm my old address is still showing, then sending a targeted follow-up letter to the service center using Caleb's specific language about requesting an updated transcript be mailed to my new address. That seems like the most systematic way to get actual confirmation rather than just hoping it went through. One thing I wanted to add that might help others - I noticed when I was trying to access my business transcripts online, the system sometimes has issues if you're accessing it during peak hours. I had better luck early morning or late evening when there's probably less traffic on their servers. Also, for anyone keeping track of timelines, I sent mine to the Austin service center and I'm seeing similar delays to what others reported for Ogden and Kansas City. It really does seem like this is a widespread processing issue rather than specific locations being slower. Thanks to everyone who shared what actually worked for them - it's given me a clear action plan instead of just waiting and wondering!

I've been lurking on this thread for a while as I'm dealing with the exact same 8822b processing delays (submitted mine 6 weeks ago to the Memphis service center with no confirmation yet). Reading everyone's experiences has been incredibly valuable! I wanted to add one more option that worked for a colleague of mine: if you have an existing relationship with an Enrolled Agent or tax attorney, they can sometimes access the Practitioner Priority Service (PPS) line and get faster responses than regular taxpayers calling the general business line. My colleague's EA was able to confirm their address change status in about 20 minutes on hold versus the 2+ hours we civilians face. I'm planning to try the combination approach that's been mentioned - checking my business transcript first, then sending Caleb's targeted follow-up letter if my old address is still showing. It's frustrating that we have to crowdsource solutions for something so basic, but this thread has given me hope that there are actual ways to get confirmation rather than just endlessly waiting. Thanks to everyone who shared what worked for them - this is exactly the kind of practical advice the IRS website should provide but doesn't!

I've been following this thread closely and wanted to share my own experience since I just went through this same 8822b processing nightmare. After 10 weeks of waiting with no confirmation, I tried the combination approach that several people here outlined and it worked! First, I checked my business transcript online (early morning to avoid system issues as Katherine suggested) and confirmed my old address was still on file. Then I sent a follow-up letter to the service center using Caleb's specific template - requesting they mail an updated business transcript to my NEW address as confirmation the change was processed. The key difference I made was also including my certified mail tracking number from the original submission and my phone number as Ella suggested. Within 3 weeks of sending the follow-up letter, I received both a brief confirmation letter AND the updated transcript showing my new address. For anyone still waiting, I highly recommend this targeted approach rather than just calling repeatedly. The IRS seems to respond much better to specific requests (like "please mail transcript to new address") rather than vague status inquiries. It's frustrating we have to figure this out ourselves, but this thread has been a lifesaver for getting actual results!

I'm new to this community but currently dealing with this exact same 8822b processing issue - submitted mine 9 weeks ago to the Fresno service center with zero confirmation. This thread has been absolutely incredible! Reading through everyone's real experiences and solutions has given me more actionable information than anything I could find on the official IRS website. I'm particularly grateful for Caleb's detailed letter template approach and Cameron's recent success story following that method. It's clear that the combination strategy works: check business transcript online first, then send a targeted follow-up letter requesting an updated transcript be mailed to the new address, including certified mail tracking info and phone number. What strikes me is how this thread demonstrates the power of community problem-solving when official channels fail us. We've essentially created our own knowledge base of what actually works versus what the IRS claims should work. I'm planning to try Cameron's exact approach this week since I'm well past the supposed 4-6 week processing window. For anyone else still waiting, this thread proves we're definitely not alone and there ARE ways to get confirmation beyond just endless phone holds. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - you've turned a frustrating dead end into a clear action plan!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now - submitted my 8822b about 7 weeks ago and have been getting absolutely nowhere with the IRS phone system. This thread has been a goldmine of practical solutions! Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear that the combination approach really works: first check your business transcript online to confirm your old address is still showing, then send a targeted follow-up letter using Caleb's specific template requesting an updated transcript be mailed to your new address. I wanted to add one thing that might help others - when I was trying to access my business transcript online, I found that clearing my browser cache and cookies helped when the system was giving me errors. Also, if you're having trouble with the transcript showing your address info clearly, try requesting the "Account Transcript" specifically rather than the general business transcript - it seems to have more detailed address information. Cameron's recent success story gives me hope that this systematic approach actually works. I'm planning to send my follow-up letter this week, including my certified mail tracking number and phone number as suggested. It's frustrating that we have to crowdsource solutions for something so basic, but I'm grateful for this community sharing what actually gets results versus what the IRS website claims should work!

I'm new to this community but currently going through this exact same 8822b processing delay - submitted mine 5 weeks ago and starting to get concerned about the lack of any confirmation. This thread has been absolutely incredible! Reading through everyone's real experiences has provided more practical, actionable advice than anything I could find through official IRS channels. The systematic approach that's emerged from multiple success stories here is really compelling: check your business transcript online first to confirm the old address is still showing, then send a targeted follow-up letter using specific language requesting an updated transcript be mailed to your new address (including certified mail tracking info and phone number). What's particularly encouraging is seeing recent success stories like Cameron's that confirm this method actually works within a reasonable timeframe. The key insight about asking for a specific action (mail the transcript) rather than just requesting status updates seems to make a real difference in how the IRS processes these requests. I'm planning to start with Hunter's suggestion about requesting the Account Transcript specifically during off-peak hours, then move to the follow-up letter approach if my old address is still on file. It's unfortunate we have to crowdsource solutions for something so straightforward, but I'm grateful for this community sharing what actually gets results! Will definitely update with my experience to help others in the same situation.