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Do I need to notify IRS if I change the address?
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Yes. Especially when you have not received the tax refund or have a pending case with IRS.
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How can I notify IRS if I change my address before filing the return?
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If you change your address before filing your return, enter your new address on your return when you file. When your return is processed, IRS will update our records. Be sure to also notify your return preparer.
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How can I notify IRS if I change my address after filing the return?
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There are many ways you can change your address with IRS if you change your address after filing the return.
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Oral Notification
The IRS can be notified by phone or in person. They will need to verify your identity and address. Please have information IRS on file, for example: your full name; your address; your date of birth; your social security number (or individual taxpayer identification number).
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By Form
To change your address with the IRS, you may complete a Form 8822, Change of Address, and/or a Form 8822-B, Change of Address or Responsible Party — Business and send them to the address shown on the forms.
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In Writing
You may also write to inform IRS that your address is changing. Mail your signed statement to the address where you filed your last federal tax return and make sure include the following information: your full name; old and new addresses; your date of birth; your social security number (or individual taxpayer identification number) and signature.
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What if I filed a joint return and my spouse have since separated?
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If you filed a joint return and you now have separate residences, each joint taxpayer should notify us of your new, separate addresses.
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How long does the whole process take?
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The whole process can take four to six weeks for the change of address request to be fully processed.
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