Where to submit Form 8822 for change of address?

I need some help figuring out where to send my Form 8822 for a change of address. Looking at the instructions, it seems like if my previous address was in one of the 50 states, I should file at the "most recent location" - whatever that means. The problem is, I've been e-filing my taxes for years now, so I honestly have no clue where I would have "submitted" my returns had I done them on paper. It's not like I keep track of that kind of info. I just moved from Colorado to Arizona for a new job and need to update my address with the IRS. The form itself seems straightforward enough, but the submission instructions are confusing me. Has anyone dealt with this before or know exactly where I should send this form?

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Molly Hansen

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You don't need to worry about where you e-filed previously. The IRS has standardized mailing addresses for Form 8822 based on your current location. If you live in Arizona now, you'll send your Form 8822 to: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Kansas City, MO 64999-0023 This information is actually in the Form 8822 instructions on page 2 under "Where To File." There's a table that shows which address to use based on where you currently live. The addresses are different for different states, so make sure you're using the one for Arizona. Just fill out the form completely, sign it, and mail it to that address. It typically takes the IRS about 4-6 weeks to process the change of address.

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Molly Hansen

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If you've already filed your 2024 taxes with your old address, filing Form 8822 now is exactly what you should do. The IRS will update their records for future correspondence, but it won't automatically redirect a refund check that's already been processed and sent to your old address. For your refund, you should set up mail forwarding with USPS if you haven't already. You can also check your refund status on the "Where's My Refund?" tool on IRS.gov to see if it's been sent yet. If the refund hasn't been issued, you might still be able to call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to try to update your address for the pending refund.

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Skylar Neal

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Skylar Neal

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Jessica Nolan

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Angelina Farar

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Quick tip from someone who works with tax forms regularly - make sure you keep a copy of your completed Form 8822 and maybe even send it with delivery confirmation. The IRS sometimes loses these forms, and having proof that you submitted a change of address can save you headaches later. Also, even after submitting Form 8822, it's still a good idea to write your new address on any tax returns you file for the next year or so, even if the IRS has already updated their records. Just adds an extra layer of protection.

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Angelina Farar

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You definitely need to notify your state tax authority separately. The IRS does not forward your change of address information to state tax agencies. Each state has their own form for address changes (usually on their Department of Revenue website). Since you mentioned moving from Colorado to Arizona, you'll need to complete Arizona's change of address form for new residents. It's especially important if you'll be filing a part-year return in both states for this tax year. Missing state notices can lead to penalties even if you've updated your federal address.

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Liam McGuire

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I went through this exact same situation when I moved from Texas to California last year. The key thing to remember is that the "most recent location" they're referring to in the instructions just means where you currently live now, not where you previously filed. Since you're now in Arizona, you'll use the Arizona mailing address for Form 8822. Like Molly mentioned, it goes to Kansas City, MO 64999-0023. The IRS has regionalized processing centers, so all Arizona residents send their address change forms to the same place regardless of where they previously lived or filed. One thing I learned the hard way - make sure you also update your address with any estimated tax payments if you make them quarterly. The IRS doesn't always connect these systems immediately, so you might get notices sent to your old address even after Form 8822 is processed. Also, since you mentioned e-filing for years, don't forget to update your address in whatever tax software you use for next year's filing. It'll save you from having to remember to manually enter your new address when tax season comes around.

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Keisha Taylor

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This is really helpful! I'm actually in a similar situation - just moved from Florida to Nevada and was confused about the whole "most recent location" language too. So just to confirm, I would use Nevada's mailing address for Form 8822 even though I filed my last few tax returns while living in Florida? Also, thanks for the tip about updating the tax software address. I use TurboTax and totally would have forgotten to change that setting before next filing season.

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Connor O'Neill

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@690466b7a0bc Exactly right! You would use Nevada's mailing address for Form 8822, not Florida's. The form goes based on where you currently live, not where you previously filed. For Nevada residents, you'll send Form 8822 to the Ogden, UT processing center. And yes, definitely update TurboTax (or whatever software you use) with your new address in your profile settings. I forgot to do this one year and it automatically populated my old address on the return, which caused confusion when the IRS had conflicting address information in their system. One more tip - if you're doing estimated quarterly payments, make sure to send those to Nevada's address too going forward. The estimated payment vouchers and annual returns don't always use the same processing centers, so it's worth double-checking that in the instructions.

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