IRS sent refund check to old address after move - how to update?
Hey everyone, I recently moved and my tax refund check was sent to my old address. I'm not sure what to do now. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice on how to update my address with the IRS or get my check resent?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve IRS tax refund address change, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xkV28yqFXE
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Carmen Lopez
Been there, done that. You need to fill out Form 8822 to update your address with the IRS. It's pretty straightforward: 1. Download the form from the IRS website 2. Fill in your old and new addresses 3. Include your SSN 4. Sign and date it 5. Mail it to the address on the form Once they process it, they should resend your check to the new address. Good luck!
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AstroAdventurer
This is super helpful, thanks! How long did it take for them to process your form?
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Carmen Lopez
It took about 4-6 weeks for me, but I've heard it can vary. Just be patient and keep an eye on your mailbox!
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Andre Dupont
Quick question - do you need to include any supporting documents with the form?
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Carmen Lopez
Nope, just the completed form is enough. They don't ask for proof of address or anything like that.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
Ugh, the IRS is such a pain to deal with. I swear they make everything 10x more complicated than it needs to be 🙄
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Jamal Wilson
Tell me about it! I once spent 3 hours on hold just to ask a simple question. It's ridiculous.
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Mei Lin
y'all need to chill. the irs is understaffed and overworked. cut em some slack
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Liam Fitzgerald
Have you tried calling them? Sometimes you can get things sorted out faster over the phone.
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Yuki Ito
I tried, but I couldn't get through. The hold times are insane!
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GalacticGuru
Pro tip: I found a way to get someone on the phone fast. 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/Jc9x-gysK0
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Amara Nnamani
Wait, seriously? That sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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GalacticGuru
Yep, I've used it twice now. Saved me hours of frustration. Totally worth the 20 bucks imho.
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Giovanni Mancini
Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong somehow. But I guess if it works... 🤷♂️
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
This happened to me last year. I ended up having to file a claim for a lost check. It was a whole ordeal, took like 3 months to get my money. Hope you have better luck!
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Dylan Cooper
Have you checked if you can update your address online? I think the IRS has some kinda portal for that now.
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Sofia Morales
Last I checked, you can only do that if you haven't filed your return yet. Once the check is sent, you gotta use the form or call.
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StarSailor
lol welcome to adulting. where everything's made up and the points don't matter 😂
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Dmitry Ivanov
🤣🤣🤣 ain't that the truth
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Ava Garcia
Just a heads up, if you're expecting any other gov't mail (like stimulus checks or whatever), make sure to update your address with USPS too. They have a mail forwarding service that's pretty reliable.
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Miguel Silva
Anyone else think its crazy that in 2023 we still have to deal with paper checks? Like, direct deposit exists for a reason, people!
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Zainab Ismail
Preach! 🙌 The government needs to get with the times.
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Connor O'Neill
Some folks don't have bank accounts tho. Gotta think about everyone.
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