How to update business address with IRS for EIN? First-timer needs help!

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!

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!

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.

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

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

Anyone else think its ridiculous that we cant just do this online in 2023? The IRS needs to get with the times smh

Just went thru this last month. Took about 3 weeks for the change to fully process. Hang in there!

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 😅

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.

I actually just went through this process a few months ago when I moved my small business. The phone route mentioned by Zainab is definitely the fastest - I got through in about 20 minutes and they updated it on the spot. One thing I'd add is to also update your address with your state if you have a state business registration. The IRS and state don't automatically sync, so you'll need to do both separately. Also, if you have any quarterly payments or tax filings coming up, double-check that they have the right address before the deadline. Good luck with the move!

Thanks for all the helpful responses everyone! I just wanted to share what ended up working for me in case it helps other first-timers. I followed Zainab's advice and called the IRS Business line (800-829-4933). I was on hold for about 45 minutes, but the agent was really helpful once I got through. They walked me through everything step by step and confirmed the address change right on the call. The whole conversation took maybe 10 minutes once I actually reached someone. For anyone else doing this, definitely have your EIN ready, both your old and new addresses written down clearly, and maybe grab a snack while you wait on hold! The agent also reminded me that it can take 4-6 weeks for the change to fully show up in all their systems, so I'm going to keep using my old address for any tax stuff until then just to be safe.

Great thread everyone! As someone who's been helping small business owners with IRS matters for years, I'd just add a couple of quick tips: 1) If you're calling during tax season (Jan-April), expect much longer hold times - try calling in the summer or fall if possible, 2) Make sure your business name matches exactly what's on file with the IRS when you call, even small differences can cause verification issues, and 3) Consider updating your address with the IRS before you actually move if you know the date - they can put a future effective date on the change. This prevents any mail from getting lost during the transition period. Hope this helps!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who recently went through this process! I was really nervous about calling the IRS (who isn't?), but honestly it wasn't as bad as I expected. I called around 2 PM on a Wednesday and only waited about 30 minutes. The agent was surprisingly patient and friendly - she even double-checked everything with me before finalizing the change. One thing I wish I had known beforehand: make sure you have a pen and paper ready to write down the reference number they give you for the address change. The agent mentioned it pretty quickly at the end and I almost missed it. Having that number made me feel a lot more confident that everything was properly documented. Good luck to everyone tackling this - you've got this! 💪

As a freelancer who just went through this exact process last week, I can confirm that calling is definitely the way to go! I was dreading it but ended up getting through in about 35 minutes on a Tuesday morning. The agent was super helpful and walked me through everything step by step. One thing I'd recommend that I don't think anyone mentioned yet - if you have any business mail forwarding set up with USPS, make sure to coordinate the timing. I updated my address with the IRS first, but forgot to set up mail forwarding until a few days later. Luckily nothing got lost, but it could have been a problem if any important IRS notices came during that gap. Also, for anyone who's anxious about the call like I was - the agents are used to helping people with address changes, it's a routine request for them. Don't stress too much about it! You'll be done before you know it.

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who shared their experiences here! As someone who was completely lost about this process when I first posted, this thread has been incredibly helpful. I'm planning to make the call next week and feel so much more prepared now thanks to all the detailed advice and real experiences you've all shared. Special shoutout to everyone who mentioned the practical tips like having snacks ready for the hold time, writing down the reference number, coordinating with USPS mail forwarding, and calling outside of tax season when possible. These are the kinds of details you don't think about until someone who's been through it mentions them! It's really reassuring to hear that the IRS agents are generally helpful with this process and that it's more routine than scary. You've all definitely helped calm my nerves about making that call. I'll report back once I get it done in case my experience adds anything useful for future first-timers! 🙏