IRS Address Change: Form 8822 vs Mailing Tax Return - Which Method is Faster?
Need to update my address with the IRS and they gave me two options - either submit form 8822 or mail in my taxes. Anyone done either of these? Which way is actually faster to process
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Mateo Rodriguez
Form 8822 is definitely the way to go. It's specifically designed for address changes and typically processes within 4-6 weeks. Mailing in your entire tax return just for an address change is overkill and could take months to process in the current backlog situation.
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Nia Thompson
•thx for the quick reply! did you have to mail the 8822 or can it be faxed?
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Mateo Rodriguez
•Has to be mailed unfortunately. The IRS is still living in 1985 🙄
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Aisha Abdullah
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Ethan Wilson
•for real? how does that work exactly?
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Aisha Abdullah
•It uses AI to scan your transcript and gives you super specific instructions based on your situation. Way better than guessing!
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Ethan Wilson
•just tried it and WOW 🔥 this needs to be pinned somewhere fr fr
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NeonNova
i sent my 8822 like 2 months ago and still nothing changed in my account smh
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Yuki Tanaka
•same boat fam. irs moving slower than my grandma on sunday 💀
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Carmen Diaz
whatever u do DONT mail ur taxes just for address change. I did that last year and it got stuck in processing for 6 months
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Andre Laurent
u can also try calling the irs directly but good luck getting thru lol ive been trying for weeks
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Emily Jackson
•facts. easier to win the lottery than get an irs agent on the phone these days 🤡
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Liam Mendez
moved 3 times in 2 years and the 8822 worked fine each time. just make sure u follow the instructions exactly or theyll reject it
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Tobias Lancaster
I actually work for a tax prep company and can confirm Form 8822 is usually the fastest route. Pro tip: send it certified mail so you have proof of delivery. The IRS processes these in the order they receive them, so certified mail with tracking gives you peace of mind. Also make sure to include your SSN and sign it - those are the most common reasons for rejection that cause delays.
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