Important: If your address changes after you file your return, you should notify the post office that services your old address. This ensures that your mail will be forwarded (not all post offices automatically forward government checks). To change your address with the IRS, complete Form 8822, Address Change Request .

What happens when you notify the IRS of a change of address?

If you notify the United States Postal Service of your change of address, they will usually forward any letters or refund checks from the IRS. However, you should still file a change of address with the IRS to ensure that there is no miscommunication or lost paperwork. 1  Internal Revenue Service.

Do you have to file a personal change of address?

File both a personal change-of-address form and a business change-of-address form if you also have a business at your home. Couples who are separating should each file a change-of-address form, even if only one person is moving to a new address. That will enable the IRS to locate each taxpayer individually.

What happens if I move before I receive my tax return?

If I move before I receive my tax return by mail, will it be forwarded to my new address? No, the IRS won’t forward a refund check. Instead it will be returned to the IRS. If you don’t think you will receive it in time, you could try to contact the IRS and state tax authority to see if they can help you before your refund is processed.

Do you get a refund check when you change your address?

Therefore, your refund may be held until you contact the IRS to verify your address. Some post offices return refund checks to the IRS because they don’t forward government checks. The Internal Revenue Service automatically sends taxpayer refund checks to the taxpayer’s new addresses if he changes his addresses before filing a tax return.

When do I need to update my IRS address?

If you filed a joint return and you and your spouse have since separated, each of you should update the IRS with your new address information. If the change of address relates to an employment tax return, the IRS will issue notices of confirmation (Notices 148A and 148B) for the change to both the former and new address.

How long does it take for the IRS to process a change of address?

If you filed a joint return and you and your spouse have since separated, each of you should update the IRS with your new address information. It may take up to four to six weeks for a change of address request to be fully processed.

What do I need to change my address?

Authorized representatives filing a form or written statement to change an address for a taxpayer must attach a copy of their power of attorney or Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative.