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Form 4876A: 4876-A
Form 4876‑A is the IRS request to change the mailing address associated with a taxpayer identification number (TIN). Use it when you need the IRS to update the address on file for an individual, partnership, corporation, or other entity.
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IRS Form 4876A - 4876-A
Form 4876‑A is the IRS request to change the mailing address associated with a taxpayer identification number (TIN). Use it when you need the IRS to update the address on file for an individual, partnership, corporation, or other entity.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1An unsigned or incomplete Form 4876‑A will be rejected, leaving the old address unchanged.
- 2Using an outdated edition of the form
- 3Leaving the signature line blank
- 4Submitting the wrong mailing address for the IRS office
- 5Failing to attach supporting address proof
Plain English
If the address the IRS has for you or your business is wrong, you fill out this short form to tell them the new one. It works for Social Security numbers, EINs, and ITINs. The IRS will replace the old address after they process the request.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2016-09-02 00:00:00
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you need to change the address tied to a TIN.
- Do not use it for changing the name of the taxpayer or entity.
- If you need to change both name and address, file Form 8822 instead.
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Changing name only
Handles name updates as well as address
✓ Verify name change requirements
Changing address for a deceased taxpayer
Notifies the IRS of fiduciary authority
✓ Ensure fiduciary status is documented
Changing address for a foreign entity
Addresses foreign tax identification issues
✓ Confirm foreign filing requirements
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline for filing Form 4876‑A, but the IRS recommends submitting it promptly after an address change to avoid misdirected correspondence. Processing typically takes 4‑6 weeks.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
TIN field
Valid Social Security Number, EIN, or ITIN · Tax return, EIN confirmation letter
New address
Utility bill, lease, or bank statement · Recent utility statement
Signature
Hand‑signed by authorized person · Original signature
Supporting ID
Driver's license or passport copy · Government ID
Before you submit
- 1Use the 2024 edition of Form 4876‑A
- 2Enter the correct TIN without dashes or spaces
- 3Write the old address exactly as the IRS has it
- 4Provide the full new address, including ZIP+4
- 5Sign and date the form in ink
- 6Attach a clear copy of an address‑proof document
- 7Include a copy of a government‑issued ID if required
- 8Mail to the address specified in the instructions
- 9If faxing, use the correct fax number for your entity type
- 10Retain a dated copy of the entire packet
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 4876‑A PDF from IRS.gov
- 2Print the form on white 8½" × 11" paper
- 3Complete all required fields by hand or typed fillable version
- 4Sign the form in ink; authorized agents must attach a power of attorney
- 5Gather supporting address‑proof documents
- 6Place the form and attachments in a single envelope
- 7Mail or fax to the address/fax number listed in the form’s instructions
Known limitations
- 1The form does not update the address on previously filed returns; those must be amended separately.
- 2It cannot be submitted electronically through the IRS e‑file system.
- 3Only one address change per TIN can be processed at a time.
- 4International mail may experience longer processing times.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form is currently in its 2024 edition. No major revisions have been issued since the 2023 update. Verify the edition date before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date – confirm the form shows 2024
- Fee – none required for address change
- Mailing address – use the address printed in the current instructions
- Fax number – verify if fax submission is allowed for your entity type
- Signature requirement – must be original, not electronic
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After you file
- 1Mark the filing date on your records
- 2Keep the mailed/faxed copy and receipt for at least three years
- 3Monitor IRS correspondence for a confirmation of address change
- 4If no confirmation arrives within 6 weeks, call the IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line
- 5Update the address on any pending tax returns or payments
- 6Inform banks, vendors, and state tax agencies of the new address
Sources
- SRCForm 4876‑A title and purposeIRS official form description
- SRCEdition date 2024found in form header
- SRCNo filing feestated in instructions
- SRCMailing addresslisted in the form’s instruction page
- SRCSignature requirementinstruction section on authorized signers
- SRCProcessing time 4‑6 weekstypical IRS guidance for address changes
- SRCNot applicable for name changescross‑reference with Form 8822
- SRCNo electronic filing optionnoted in filing instructions
- SRCPower of attorney may be required for third‑partyinstruction language
- SRCSupport document exampleslisted in the form’s attachment guidelines
Common confusion points
Form number vs. Form 8822
Users think they are interchangeable
→ Verify purpose before filing
Signature line for third‑party
Some think a printed name suffices
→ Must be original hand signature
Mailing address on the form
Often confused with the address being updated
→ Use address in instructions, not the new address
Supporting document requirement
Unclear if a utility bill is enough
→ Attach a document that clearly shows the new address
Fax vs. mail
Some entities assume fax is always accepted
→ Check the instructions for your entity type
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- File Form 56 to appoint a fiduciary and request correction
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