8822Change of Address
“Recent developments: None at this time.”irs.gov, About Form 8822 · checked 2026-11-02
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- irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8822.pdf
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Form 8822 tells the IRS that your home mailing address changed, so notices and refunds reach you. It covers individual income tax returns and, separately, gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer tax returns. Each child who files their own return needs a separate form. If you also changed your name, line 5 records prior names, and the instructions remind you to update the Social Security Administration too. A business address or responsible-party change goes on Form 8822-B instead. The IRS says processing generally takes 4 to 6 weeks. The current revision is February 2021.
The official PDF opens here.
- 1Fill
- 2Print or download
- 3Sign by hand
4 to 6 weeks to take effect.
File it as soon as you move. Until it is processed, the IRS may still use your old address.
“Generally, it takes 4 to 6 weeks to process a change of address.”
Form 8822 (Rev. 2-2021), Purpose of FormBoth spouses after a joint return.
The taxpayer signs; if the last return was joint, the spouse signs too unless you checked line 1 because you are setting up a separate residence. A representative attaches a power of attorney (Form 2848).
“If your last return was a joint return, your spouse must also sign (unless you have indicated by checking the box on line 1 that you are establishing a separate residence).”
Form 8822 (Rev. 2-2021), SignatureTwo forms for two addresses.
Form 8822 is for your home mailing address only. Use Form 8822-B for a business mailing address, business location or responsible party.
“Changing both home and business addresses? Use Form 8822-B to change your business address.”
Form 8822 (Rev. 2-2021), Purpose of FormRevision history
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| Edition | Status | Fields |
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| Rev. February 2021 | Current | baseline |
Related forms
8822-B
Is there a 2026 Form 8822-B? No. The current revision is December 2019.
4506-T
Is there a 2026 Form 4506-T? No. The current revision is April 2025.
2848
Is there a 2026 Form 2848? No. The current revision is January 2021.
AR-11
USCIS lists the 11/02/22 edition on its form page.
Sources
- About Form 8822 (irs.gov) · checked 2026-10-05
- Form 8822 (Rev. February 2021), PDF with instructions · checked 2026-10-05
- IRS page for Form 8822 · crawled 2026-11-02
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