IRS Form 8822: Change of Address
Form 8822 is how you tell the IRS you moved, so letters and refunds reach your new home address. It is for individuals and covers your home mailing address. Businesses use Form 8822-B instead. Filing your next return with the new address can also update it, as the IRS page explains.
What this form is for
It updates the address the IRS has on file for your individual tax account, including for joint filers and for gift, estate and some other returns.
When people usually use it
People file it after a move, especially when they expect a refund or have an open IRS case. A missed IRS letter after a move is a common reason to send it.
What to have ready
- Your old and new addresses
- Your Social Security number
- Your spouse's details if you filed jointly
Notices that mention it
- IRS Notice CP14: Balance due
- IRS Notice CP59: No record of your tax return
- IRS Letter 5071C: Verify your identity
Related forms
- Form 8822-B: Change of Address or Responsible Party - Business
- Form 1040: U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Form 4506-T: Request for Transcript of Tax Return
Read the IRS page
IRS.gov page for Form 8822 (opens in a new tab). The IRS page is the final word on this form.
Frequently asked questions
What is IRS Form 8822?
Form 8822 is how you tell the IRS you moved, so letters and refunds reach your new home address. It is for individuals and covers your home mailing address. Businesses use Form 8822-B instead. Filing your next return with the new address can also update it, as the IRS page explains.
Where do I get Form 8822?
Get it from IRS.gov. The IRS page for Form 8822, https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8822, has the latest revision, the instructions and any recent changes.
Do I need to file Form 8822?
That depends on your own facts. The instructions on IRS.gov explain who uses Form 8822, and any IRS letter you got may say what it needs from you. This is not tax advice.
What should I have ready for Form 8822?
Gather: your old and new addresses; your social security number; your spouse's details if you filed jointly. The instructions on IRS.gov list everything the form asks for.
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