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🔍 How do I update the address on a tax return after the return is e-filed?
If your address is wrong with the IRS, you need to fill out the correct IRS form and mail it to them. This guide explains what to do and what to expect.
⚠️ Before You Begin
You will need to update your address with the IRS if your address is incorrect.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Submit Form 8822 to the IRS
If your address is wrong with the IRS, you need to fill out form8822 and mail it to them.
Step 2: Understand how this affects your refund and correspondence
If you are using direct deposit, your refund won't be affected, but you may not get important correspondence from the IRS if you don't update your address.
Also, if there is any kind of problem with your direct deposit, the IRS mails a check to the address on file with the IRS.
Step 3: Allow time for processing
It can take four to six weeks for a change of address request to fully process.
Step 4: You may also notify the IRS by phone
You may also notify the IRS by calling them atIndividual Help Line 800-829-1040 -7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time
Step 5: Be ready to verify your identity
They will need you to verify taxpayer identity and the address they have on file for taxpayer. Please have ready taxpayer:
- full name
- new address
- old address
- date of birth
- Social Security number, ITIN or EIN
They may request additional information to verify taxpayer identity.
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