IRS BUSINESS UPDATE

IRS Form 8822-B: Business Address & Responsible Party Change

Update your business mailing address, physical location, or responsible party with the IRS in minutes.

Use Form 8822-B to notify the IRS of a change to your business address, physical business location, or responsible party. This keeps your IRS records accurate and ensures critical tax notices reach your business on time.

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Average time

5-10 minutes

Difficulty

simple

Best for

Businesses, partnerships, corporations, LLCs, estates, trusts, and tax-exempt organizations needing to update their address or responsible party with the IRS.

What this form stands for

Successfully register your new business address, location, or responsible party in the IRS master file, keeping your business compliant and preventing lost tax notices.

Failing to report responsible party changes within 60 days is a regulatory violation. Ensure your business name and EIN match IRS records exactly to avoid processing delays.

What you'll need

Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Exact legal business name on IRS files
Old and new business mailing addresses
New responsible party's name and SSN/ITIN/EIN (if changing)

How the walkthrough is organized

Business Returns & Status

Identify which tax returns are affected (employment, excise, income, or employee plans) and whether your entity is tax-exempt.

Business Information

Enter your business's legal name, EIN, and any previous business names.

Old and New Addresses

Provide your old and new business mailing addresses, as well as your new physical business location if it changed.

New Responsible Party

If updating your responsible party, enter their full legal name and their tax identification number (SSN, ITIN, or EIN).

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