How to update mailing address with IRS for verification letter after 5 years of not filing?
I need to update my address with the IRS. Haven't filed taxes in 5 years and heard they'll send verification letters to my old address from my last filing. Need to make sure they have my current address so I don't miss anything important.
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Lindsey Fry
You can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to update your address. But before you do, make sure you have your social security number, date of birth, and both old and new addresses ready. They'll need to verify your identity. Another option is filling out Form 8822 (Change of Address form) and mailing it in, but that takes longer to process.
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Leo Simmons
ā¢thanks! do you know how long it usually takes them to process the address change?
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Lindsey Fry
ā¢If you call, it updates pretty much right away. If you mail Form 8822, it can take 4-6 weeks to process.
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Saleem Vaziri
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Kayla Morgan
ā¢Does it work for people who havent filed in a while? š¤
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Saleem Vaziri
ā¢Yep! It works with any transcript situation. Super helpful for catching potential red flags or issues that might delay processing.
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James Maki
bruh ur gonna need to file those back taxes asap. IRS doesnt play around with non-filers š¬
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Jasmine Hancock
ā¢fr fr the penalties stack up quick š
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Cole Roush
Im in the same boat! Just updated my address last week. The hold time was like 2 hrs but finally got through lol
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Scarlett Forster
Quick tip: if u cant get thru on the main line try calling right when they open at 7am EST. Way shorter wait times early in the morning
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Leo Simmons
ā¢good looking out! gonna try this tomorrow
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Arnav Bengali
make sure u get all ur w2s and 1099s together before u start filing those back taxes. its gonna be a process but better to deal with it now than wait longer tbh
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Sayid Hassan
ā¢Facts! And maybe consider getting a tax pro to help with the back taxes. It can get complicated with penalties and all that jazz
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