IRS FEDERAL ADDRESS CHANGE
IRS Form 8822: Change of Address (Individual)
Update your home mailing address with the IRS in under 5 minutes
What is Form 706-AND used for?
IRS Form 8822 is the official form used by individual taxpayers to update their home mailing address with the Internal Revenue Service, ensuring critical tax documents, correspondence, and refunds reach the correct location.
Successfully notify the IRS of your new home mailing address to prevent lost correspondence, delayed refunds, or missed statutory tax deadlines.
Do not use Form 8822 for business addresses or business entity tax returns. Use Form 8822-B instead to change your business mailing address, location, or responsible party.
Time, difficulty & who this form is for
Average time
5 minutes
Difficulty
simple
Best for
Taxpayers who have recently moved and need to ensure the IRS has their updated mailing address to receive tax notices, letters, or paper refund checks.
What do I need before I start?
- Your full legal name and Social Security Number (SSN)
- Your spouse's name and SSN (if you filed a joint return)
- Your exact old mailing address from your last tax return
- Your new home mailing address
How the walkthrough is organized
Return Verification
Indicate whether this change affects individual tax returns, gift/estate tax returns, or separate marital residences.
Filer & Spouse Identification
Provide names, SSNs, and any prior names for yourself and your spouse (if applicable).
Prior Address History
Provide the exact home mailing address used on your last-filed tax return.
New Home Address
Enter the new home mailing address where you would like to receive IRS mail.
Daytime Contact & Signature Date
Provide a contact phone number and date the form before mailing.
What happens after I complete it?
Answer the questions, review your document, then follow its official signing and delivery instructions. Downloading does not submit the form.
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