How to update business address with IRS for EIN? First-timer needs help!
Hey everyone, I need to update the address attached to my EIN number with the IRS. It's my first time doing this and I'm not really sure how to go about it. Has anyone gone through this process before? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!
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Zainab Khalil
I've done this before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather your EIN, current address, and new address 2. Call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line at 800-829-4933 3. Tell them you need to update your business address 4. They'll ask for your EIN and verify some info 5. Provide your new address 6. Ask for confirmation that everything's updated Make sure you have any recent IRS notices handy, just in case. Good luck!
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QuantumQuest
This is super helpful, thanks! Do you know how long it usually takes for the update to go through?
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Zainab Khalil
In my experience, it's pretty quick - usually within a week or two. But if you have any time-sensitive mail coming, let them know and they might be able to expedite it.
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Connor Murphy
Ugh, calling the IRS sounds like a nightmare. I'd rather get a root canal 😫
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Zainab Khalil
Lol, I feel you. It's not fun, but it's not as bad as you think. Just be patient and have everything ready before you call.
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Yara Haddad
I tried updating my address online through the IRS website, but it didn't work for me. Had to call in the end. Just a heads up!
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Keisha Robinson
Whatever you do, DON'T send this info by email. The IRS will never ask for sensitive info via email. Always call or use their official website.
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Paolo Conti
Good point! There are so many scams out there these days. Better safe than sorry 👍
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Amina Sow
I found a way to get someone on the phone without waiting forever. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's the link: https://www.claimyr.com
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GalaxyGazer
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Amina Sow
Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.
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Oliver Wagner
20 bucks to avoid IRS hold music? Sign me up! 🎵💀
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Natasha Kuznetsova
make sure you keep a record of when you made the change and who you spoke to. The IRS can be a real pain if theres any discrepancies later on
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Miguel Ortiz
AuthorThat's a great tip, thanks! I'll definitely make a note of everything.
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Javier Mendoza
Anyone else think its ridiculous that we cant just do this online in 2023? The IRS needs to get with the times smh
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Emma Thompson
Preach! 🙌 Their systems are probably running on DOS or something lol
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Malik Davis
For real tho. My grandma's flip phone is more high-tech than the IRS 🤣
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Isabella Santos
Just went thru this last month. Took about 3 weeks for the change to fully process. Hang in there!
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StarStrider
Pro tip: if you have any tax forms or payments due soon, make sure to use your OLD address until you're 100% sure the new one is in their system. Learned that one the hard way 😅
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Miguel Ortiz
AuthorOof, thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely keep that in mind.
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CosmicCadet
Another option if you don't want to call is to mail Form SS-4 with the updated information to the IRS. It takes longer (4-6 weeks typically), but some people prefer it over dealing with phone hold times. Just make sure to write "CHANGE OF ADDRESS" at the top and include your current EIN. You can find the form on the IRS website.
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