Internal Revenue Service (IRS) · United States (federal)
Form 8822: Change of Address
Current revision: Rev. February 2021 (checked on irs.gov, Oct 15, 2026)
Fill in IRS Form 8822 (Rev. February 2021) to update your home mailing address with the IRS. Line-by-line help and where to mail it based on your old address.
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8822
- Issued by
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Applies in
- United States (federal)
- Edition
- Rev. February 2021
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What it is
What Form 8822 is for
Form 8822 tells the IRS your new home mailing address so notices and refunds reach you. It is for individuals; businesses use Form 8822-B. You can also update your address by using the new address on your next tax return.
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Who files it
- Individuals who moved after filing their last return
- Spouses who filed jointly and now live at different addresses
- Executors or representatives updating a deceased taxpayer's address
- People who file gift, estate or GST tax returns
What you need
- Your name and SSN or ITIN (and your spouse's if you filed jointly)
- Prior names used on returns, if any
- Your old address and new address
- Which types of returns the change applies to
Line by line
How to fill out Form 8822
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Lines 1–2 — Return types
Check line 1 for individual income tax returns and line 2 for gift, estate or generation-skipping transfer tax returns.
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Lines 3a–4b — Names and SSNs
Enter your name and SSN, and your spouse's if the change affects a joint return.
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Lines 5a–5b — Prior names
List any prior names that appear on returns filed in the past.
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Lines 6a–7 — Addresses
Enter your old address, your spouse's old address if different, and your new address. Foreign addresses use the extra spaces.
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Part II — Signature
Sign and date. If the change is for a joint return, both spouses should sign.
Where to send it
Mail it to the IRS address on page 2 of the form that matches your old home mailing address. Don't attach it to your tax return. The IRS says a change of address generally takes 4 to 6 weeks to process. Business address changes use Form 8822-B instead.
Filing rules change. Confirm the address or portal on irs.gov before you send.
Form 8822: questions people ask
Do I need Form 8822 if I'm filing a return soon?
Not necessarily. Using your new address on your next return also updates it. Form 8822 is useful when you move between returns and expect notices or a refund.
Does the post office forward IRS mail?
Not reliably. The IRS uses USPS change-of-address data in some cases, but filing Form 8822 is the direct way to update your records.
Can I fax Form 8822?
The form gives mailing addresses only. Send it by mail to the address that matches your old address.
What about my business address?
Use Form 8822-B for business mailing address, location or responsible-party changes.
Can I sign it electronically?
The form doesn't describe an electronic-signature option for paper submission. Print it and sign by hand before mailing.