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Form 8822B: 8822-B
Form 8822‑B is the IRS notice used by a business to report a change of address, responsible party, or both. File it when the business’s mailing address or the person who signs its tax returns changes.
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IRS Form 8822B - 8822-B
Form 8822‑B is the IRS notice used by a business to report a change of address, responsible party, or both. File it when the business’s mailing address or the person who signs its tax returns changes.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A missing or incorrect signature will cause the IRS to reject the change entirely.
- 2Using the wrong IRS mailing address for your state
- 3Leaving the signature line blank or unsigned
- 4Submitting an outdated edition of the form
- 5Incorrect EIN or SSN causing rejection
Plain English
If your company moves or you appoint a new person who signs the tax forms, you send this short paper to the IRS. It tells the agency where to send future notices and who is in charge of the filings. No tax calculations are involved.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2020-06-05 22:10:15
- 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 when the business mailing address changes.
- Use when the responsible party (the person who signs tax returns) changes.
- Do not use for changes to the business entity type; see Form 8822 for individuals.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Moving a sole proprietor’s personal address
Individual address change
✓ Verify you are not filing the business version
Changing the responsible party for an estate
Estate fiduciary change
✓ Estate forms have different filing rules
Updating a foreign address for a corporation
Foreign address reporting
✓ Check if 8822‑B accepts foreign mailing addresses
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline, but the IRS recommends filing within 30 days of the address or responsible‑party change. Delaying beyond the next filing period increases the chance of missed notices.
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What you need before filling it out
Business name and EIN
Articles of organization or IRS notice · Business formation documents
Old mailing address
Prior tax return or IRS notice · Last year’s return
New mailing address
Utility bill or lease · Lease agreement
Responsible party SSN/EIN
Social Security card or EIN letter · Personal ID
Effective date
Board resolution or internal memo · Resolution document
Before you submit
- 1Downloaded the 2024 edition of Form 8822‑B
- 2Entered correct EIN and business name
- 3Checked old and new addresses for spelling and zip code accuracy
- 4Provided responsible party’s full name and SSN/EIN
- 5Included an effective date that is not earlier than the change occurred
- 6Signed and dated the form in the appropriate box
- 7Used the correct IRS mailing address for the business’s state
- 8Made a photocopy of the completed form for records
- 9Ensured no extra pages or attachments are attached
- 10Verified postage or fax confirmation
How to file this form
- 1Download the PDF from IRS.gov and print on white 8.5" x 11" paper.
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink; type if possible for legibility.
- 3Sign the form with an authorized signature; do not use a stamp.
- 4Place the form in an envelope with correct IRS address (see instructions).
- 5Apply sufficient postage and send via certified mail or use the fax number if allowed.
- 6Retain the mailing receipt or fax confirmation for your files.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept PO Box changes for businesses that require a physical address.
- 2International addresses may be rejected; verify with IRS instructions.
- 3The form cannot be filed electronically; only paper submission is accepted.
- 4No fee is charged, but the IRS may request additional documentation if information is incomplete.
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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‑B is currently accepted in its 2024 edition. The IRS updates the form annually; verify the edition date before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date – confirm the form is the 2024 version
- Fee – no filing fee for Form 8822‑B
- Mailing address – use the address listed for your state in the instructions
- Signature requirement – must be signed by the authorized officer or responsible party
- Effective date – include the date the change takes effect
- Document retention – keep a copy for at least three years
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After you file
- 1File the copy of the signed form with your corporate records.
- 2Monitor the next IRS notice to confirm the new address appears.
- 3Update the address on all other IRS accounts (e.g., e‑file login, payroll).
- 4Inform state tax agencies and banks of the new address.
- 5Keep the mailing receipt or fax confirmation for at least three years.
- 6If you receive a rejection notice, correct the error and resend promptly.
Sources
- SRCIRS Form 8822‑B PDF (2024 edition)instructions section
- SRCIRS website address table for Form 8822‑Bstate‑specific mailing addresses
- SRCIRS instructions stating no filing fee for Form 8822‑B
- SRCIRS guidance that the form must be signed by an authorized officer
- SRCIRS recommendation to file within 30 days of change (not a statutory deadline)
- SRCIRS note that Form 8822‑B is paper‑only, not e‑fileable
Common confusion points
Confusion: Using Form 8822 (individual) instead of 8822‑B
Reason: Both are address change forms
→ Check: Verify the form header says “Business”
Confusion: Changing the entity’s legal name
Reason: 8822‑B only updates address/responsible party
→ Check: Use Form 1120‑X or appropriate name‑change filing
Confusion: Adding a new responsible party without removing the old one
Reason: Form expects one responsible party
→ Check: Ensure only the current responsible party is listed
Confusion: Mailing to the wrong IRS service center
Reason: Addresses differ by state
→ Check: Use the address table in the instructions
Confusion: Thinking a fee is required
Reason: No fee listed
→ Check: Verify the form’s fee section is blank
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Receive IRS notice of rejection | After: Resubmit corrected Form 8822‑B
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