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Form 8822: Change of Address
IRS Form 8822 is the Change of Address form that lets taxpayers notify the IRS of a new home mailing address. It is filed by any individual who has moved, including separate filings for children. Processing typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
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IRS Form 8822 - Change of Address
IRS Form 8822 is the Change of Address form that lets taxpayers notify the IRS of a new home mailing address. It is filed by any individual who has moved, including separate filings for children. Processing typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting the form without the required signature(s) prevents the IRS from updating your address.
- 2Leaving the taxpayer’s signature blank or unsigned.
- 3Omitting the spouse’s signature when the prior return was joint and the separate residence box isn’t checked.
- 4Failing to attach a Form 2848 power of attorney when a representative signs.
- 5Not entering the new address on line 7 or leaving it incomplete.
Plain English
Use Form 8822 when you move to tell the IRS your new home mailing address. Fill in the address, sign the form, and mail it to the IRS. The address change usually takes about a month to be processed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2021-01-26 22:13:52
- 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 changed your home mailing address, including filing a separate form for each child whose address changed.
- Do not use it when you need to change a business address.
- Check Form 8822-B instead when changing a business address.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Changing business address
Business address changes are not processed with Form 8822
✓ Confirm you are filing the business address change form
Representative signing on behalf of taxpayer
Representative must attach a power of attorney
✓ Verify a copy of Form 2848 is attached before submitting
Changing address for a child filer
Each child's address requires its own Form 8822
✓ Ensure a separate Form 8822 is prepared for each child
Deadline or filing window
The source does not specify a filing deadline or extension period for Form 8822.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
New address (line 7)
Street address, apartment/suite, city, state, ZIP · Current mailing address records
Signature line
Taxpayer’s handwritten signature (or authorized representative) · Signature block of the form
Power of attorney attachment
Completed Form 2848 copy · Representative’s documentation
Daytime telephone number (optional)
Phone number · Contact info section
Prior Name(s) line 5
Former legal name · Taxpayer’s personal records
Before you submit
- 1Verify the revision date reads February 2021.
- 2Check the appropriate box in Part I for the type of return affected.
- 3Enter the complete new home mailing address in line 7, including any apartment or suite.
- 4If using a foreign address, fill the foreign country, province, and postal code fields.
- 5Include the prior name on line 5 if applicable.
- 6Provide a daytime telephone number in the optional contact field if desired.
- 7Sign the form as the taxpayer, or attach a signed Form 2848 if a representative signs.
- 8If filing for a child, prepare a separate Form 8822 for each child.
- 9Attach a copy of Form 2848 when a representative signs.
- 10Select the correct mailing address based on whether box 2 is checked.
- 11Mail the completed form to the address indicated for your situation.
How to file this form
- 1Gather your current and new mailing address details, including apartment or suite numbers.
- 2Complete Part I, checking the box that reflects the affected individual tax return.
- 3Fill line 7 with the new address (or foreign address fields if applicable) and line 5 if your name changed.
- 4Sign the form (or attach Form 2848 if signing as a representative) and date it.
- 5Determine the correct IRS mailing address based on whether you checked box 2.
- 6Mail the signed Form 8822 to the appropriate IRS center and retain a copy as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Does not apply to business address changes; use Form 8822-B for business addresses.
- 2Does not cover children’s address changes; file a separate Form 8822 for each child.
- 3Cannot be processed when a representative signs without attaching a power of attorney (Form 2848).
- 4If the last return was joint, spouse must also sign unless the separate‑residence box on line 1 is checked.
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Entity Info
1 items
Name and taxpayer ID of the entity claiming the credit.
Credit Info
1 items
Type of credit or incentive being claimed.
Calculation
2 items
The base amount used to calculate the credit.
Calculated credit amount after applying formulas and limitations.
Certification
1 items
Detailed breakdown supporting the credit calculation.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date the form.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 8822 shows Rev. February 2021; the source links to www.irs.gov/form8822 for the latest information and does not note any changes since that revision.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form shows Rev. February 2021
- Fee — not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — confirm you send to the address listed for your situation (e.g., Kansas City, MO 64999-0023 if line 2 is checked)
- Signature — confirm the taxpayer’s (or authorized representative’s) signature is on the form
- Power of attorney attachment — confirm a copy of Form 2848 is attached when a representative signs
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After you file
- 1Keep a signed copy of Form 8822 for your records.
- 2Expect IRS processing to take 4 to 6 weeks.
- 3If you changed your name, also notify the Social Security Administration of the new name.
- 4If any information is incorrect, file a new Form 8822 with the corrected details.
- 5Attach any required power of attorney (Form 2848) when a representative signs.
- 6Send the form to the address indicated for your filing situation, not to the comments address.
- 7Retain the form for as long as you keep related tax records.
Sources
- SRCForm p.2 — purpose: notify the IRS of a changed home mailing address.
- SRCForm p.2 — separate Form 8822 required for each child whose address changes.
- SRCForm p.2 — use Form 8822-B to change a business address.
- SRCForm p.2 — representative must attach a copy of power of attorney (Form 2848).
- SRCForm p.2 — processing typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
- SRCForm p.2 — spouse must also sign if the last return was joint unless separate‑residence box is checked.
- SRCForm p.2 — if box on line 2 is checked, send to Department of the Treasury, IRS Center, Kansas City, MO 64999‑0023.
- SRCForm p.1 — do not attach this form to your return.
- SRCForm p.2 — include any apartment, room, or suite number in the space provided.
- SRCForm p.2 — estimated average time to complete the form is 16 minutes.
Common confusion points
Do I need to file Form 8822 for my child’s address?
The form only changes the taxpayer’s address; children require separate forms.
→ File a separate Form 8822 for each child whose address changed.
Can I use Form 8822 to change my business address?
Form 8822 is for home mailing addresses only.
→ Use Form 8822-B for business address changes.
Do I have to attach my power of attorney when I sign as a representative?
IRS requires a copy of the power of attorney for third‑party signatures.
→ Attach Form 2848 with your filing.
If my last return was joint, does my spouse also need to sign?
Spouse must sign unless you checked the box indicating a separate residence.
→ Check the box on line 1 if establishing a separate residence; otherwise obtain spouse’s signature.
Can I put my P.O. Box in the street address field?
The instructions say to enter only the box number in the P.O. Box field.
→ Enter the box number in the P.O. Box line, not in the street address line.
Do I need to abbreviate the country for a foreign address?
The form instructs not to abbreviate the country name.
→ Write the full country name as it appears on the postal service.
Where do I send the completed form?
Different filing addresses apply depending on whether you checked the box on line 2.
→ If line 2 is checked, send to Kansas City, MO 64999‑0023; otherwise use the address listed for your location.
Will I receive a confirmation after filing?
IRS does not send a specific acknowledgment for Form 8822.
→ Monitor the 4‑6 week processing period and verify the address update on future IRS notices.
Workflow map
Related forms and next steps
Before
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After
Often used with
⚠ If something goes wrong
- Form 8822-B – file this form to correct a business address if the home address change was submitted to the wrong form.
- Form 2848 – submit a new power of attorney if the original was missing or incomplete.
Questions about IRS Form 8822
What is IRS Form 8822 used for?
Use Form 8822 when you move to tell the IRS your new home mailing address. Fill in the address, sign the form, and mail it to the IRS. The address change usually takes about a month to be processed.
Who must file IRS Form 8822?
Any taxpayer who has changed their home mailing address must file IRS Form 8822, and a separate form is required for each child whose address also changed.
What information does IRS Form 8822 require?
The form collects the new home mailing address (line 7), any prior name change (line 5), an optional daytime telephone number, and requires the taxpayer’s signature (and spouse’s signature if the prior return was joint).
Where do I file IRS Form 8822?
If you checked the box on line 2, send Form 8822 to the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Center, Kansas City, MO 64999‑0023. If you did not check the box on line 2, send Form 8822 to the address that applies to your old home mailing address as listed in the instructions.
How do I complete IRS Form 8822?
Complete Part I by checking the box that matches the type of return affected. Enter your new home mailing address on line 7 and any prior name on line 5. Sign and date the form; if the prior return was joint, have the spouse sign unless the separate residence box is checked. Attach a Form 2848 if a representative signs, then mail the form to the appropriate IRS service center.
What happens if IRS Form 8822 is filed incorrectly?
If you fail to provide the IRS with your current mailing address, you may not receive a notice of deficiency or a notice and demand for tax, and penalties and interest will continue to accrue on any tax owed.
Do I need to file Form 8822 for my child’s address?
The form only changes the taxpayer’s address; children require separate forms. File a separate Form 8822 for each child whose address changed.
Can I use Form 8822 to change my business address?
Form 8822 is for home mailing addresses only. Use Form 8822-B for business address changes.
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