About Form 8822, Change of Address | Internal Revenue Service
Summary: Form 8822 is the official IRS document used by taxpayers to update their home mailing address with the Internal Revenue Service.
Form 8822 (Rev. February 2021) is a two-page fillable PDF used to notify the IRS of a change in home mailing address for individual income tax returns (Forms 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, etc.) or gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax returns. The form includes sections for personal identification, prior and new addresses, and signature requirements. It provides specific instructions on where to file based on the taxpayer's state of residence and includes information regarding the Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act.
Document outline
1. Part I: Change of Home Mailing Address 2. Part II: Signature and Contact Information 3. Purpose of Form 4. Prior Name(s) and Address Requirements 5. Signature and Power of Attorney Instructions 6. Where to File (by state/territory) 7. Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice