How to Verify a Change of Address With the IRS
Moving always comes with its own unique set of hassles, from packing and unpacking to making sure that all of your mail gets forwarded and your banks, credit cards and magazine subscriptions have your new address. When you move to a new residence, it is also important that this change of address be sent to the IRS. You may only think about the IRS once a year, but you can save yourself a hassle later on by taking care of the change of address issue now.
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Instructions
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Obtain the IRS Change of Address Form 8822. You can obtain this form by going online (see Resources) or by calling and requesting the form. To request the form by phone, call (800) 329-3676.
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Fill out the form as directed. Information that you will need on hand includes your previous address, new address, social security number and your spouse's social security number (if applicable).
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Refer to the instruction sheet obtained with Form 8822 for the address that you will need to mail the form to. The location of the IRS office that you will send the form to is based on your old address.
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Sign the bottom of the form and put it in a stamped, addressed envelope. After mailing this form, your correspondence with the IRS on this matter is complete.
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