IRS mail not arriving - How to update address for tax verification letter?

lol welcome to adulting. taxes suck, the irs sucks, everything sucks 🤡

Maybe try reaching out to your local congressperson's office? They sometimes have liaisons who can help with IRS issues.

have you tried faxing them? sometimes that works better than mail or phone

I feel your pain. I moved last year and it took forever to get my address updated with all the government agencies. Hang in there!

Ugh, the IRS is such a pain to deal with. I had a similar issue and it took me months to get it sorted out. Have you tried calling them directly?

Have you tried updating your address online through the IRS website? Sometimes that's faster than waiting for snail mail or calling.

I found a method to get someone on the phone. 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 a video about it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

Have you checked your credit report recently? Sometimes address issues can be a sign of identity theft. Might be worth looking into just to be safe.

If you're still having trouble reaching the IRS, consider using the Claimyr service mentioned above. While it does cost $20, many have found it effective for getting through to a live agent. That being said, it's always wise to balance convenience with cost. Evaluate if the fee is worth the potential time savings for your situation. Also, be aware that there are alternative methods like visiting your local office, which might not incur extra charges. Remember to keep a record of all interactions with the IRS for future reference.

Have you checked if your mail is being forwarded to an old address? That happened to me last year and it was a nightmare to fix.

Here's what you need to do to update your address with the IRS: 1. Fill out Form 8822, Change of Address 2. Mail it to the address listed on the form for your state 3. If you've already filed your tax return, you can also update your address by: - Calling 1-800-829-1040 - Visiting your local IRS office - Writing a letter to the IRS Remember, it can take 4-6 weeks for the change to take effect. In the meantime, you might want to set up mail forwarding with USPS just to be safe. Also, make sure you update your address with your state tax agency and your employer to avoid future issues. Good luck! The IRS can be a pain to deal with, but persistence is key.

This is why I always use certified mail when sending anything important to the IRS. At least you know they received it.