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How do I change my address with the IRS to get my second stimulus check?

Writer Isabella Wilson

You can update your address in five ways:

  1. In-person by visiting a local IRS office.
  2. By calling 1-800-829-1040 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
  3. By filing Form 8822, Change of Address.
  4. By using your new address on your next tax return.
  5. By mailing a written statement to the location you’d normally file your tax return.

How long does it take the IRS to process Form 8822?

4 to 6 weeks
Generally, it takes 4 to 6 weeks to process a change of address.

What do you need to know about form 8822?

Form 8822 is used by taxpayers to notify the IRS of changes in home or business mailing addresses or business location. About Form 8822, Change of Address | Internal Revenue Service Skip to main content

Can you change your partner’s address on form 8822?

If you are married and file joint returns, you will be able to change your partner’s address on Form 8822. If you relocate overseas, the IRS suggests using the international address in the format typically used in that nation.

What to do if your address has changed on your stimulus check?

However, you can also call the IRS or visit your local IRS office to tell them that your address has changed, fill out IRS Form 8822, or mail a written statement to the IRS with your full name, old address, new address, and social security number. And while you’re at it, If You’re Waiting on a Stimulus Check, Read This Before Filing Your Taxes.

Why was my stimulus check returned to the IRS?

According to the IRS, if you see the notice “Need More Information” after using the “Get My Payment” tool, your stimulus check was returned to the IRS “because the post office was unable to deliver it,” which is likely because you moved since the last time you filed your taxes and have not updated your address with the IRS.