Will IRS refund check be forwarded to new address with USPS mail forwarding?

IRS checks specifically state 'DO NOT FORWARD' on the envelope. You need to update your address directly with the IRS using Form 8822 immediately. The check will be returned to IRS if it goes to your old address, which will cause even more delays. Call IRS or use their website to update your address ASAP.

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dealing with same thing rn. this whole system is a joke fr

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Had the exact same issue last year! USPS forwarding doesn't work for IRS mail - they mark it "DO NOT FORWARD" specifically. You'll need to file Form 8822 to change your address with the IRS directly. Also call the IRS refund hotline (1-800-829-1954) to let them know about the address change. If the check already went to your old address, it'll get returned to them and they'll reissue it to your new address, but expect another 4-6 weeks delay. Super frustrating but that's the process! 😤

Ugh this is so stressful! I'm dealing with something similar - moved 3 months ago and just realized I never updated my address with the IRS. Filed my return in January and now I'm paranoid the refund is going to my old place. Definitely going to file that Form 8822 today after reading all these comments. Why can't they just make this stuff easier?? 😫

This happened to me too! The stress is real when you're waiting that long for your refund 😰 Everyone's right about the Form 8822 - that's absolutely your first step. But also wanted to add that you can check your refund status online at irs.gov using "Where's My Refund" tool. It'll show if there are any issues or if they're trying to send it to the wrong address. Also, if you have access to your old mailbox (like if you're still friendly with new residents/landlord), might be worth giving them a heads up to watch for any IRS mail just in case. The whole system is definitely frustrating but hang in there!

Just went through this nightmare myself! Filed Form 8822 back in November when I moved and STILL had issues with my refund going to the old address in January 🤦‍♀️ The IRS systems don't talk to each other apparently. Had to call that hotline like 5 times before someone finally noted my case and reissued the check. Definitely file the form ASAP but also call them directly - sometimes the form takes weeks to process and your refund could get sent out before they update your address in their system. So frustrating but you'll get through it! The reissued check only took about 3 weeks once they actually processed my address change.