Do I need to amend my return if the address on the return is different from the address on my W-2 forms? My residence and permanent address are different.

[ginger-13]

My residence and permanent addresses are different, because I am a student. On my return, my father put my residence as my address, instead of my permanent address. However, my permanent address is what is on my W2 forms.

[AnthonyC · Accepted solution]

This is not something that you would amend your return to correct.

Whether it is even a problem will depend upon which address you plan to be at over the next several months.  The address used on your tax return is the one the IRS will use as the address to mail any communication, i.e if there is a problem with your return and they need to contact you.  So, if you would prefer any communication with the IRS to go to your residence address, then there is no need to correct the return.  If you would prefer any communication goes to your permanent address, then you will want to update your address with the IRS.

However, you don't use an amended return to change your address.  The IRS is going to update your address on file based on the address on your tax return.  If you want to change this address, then you can call the IRS at 800.829.1040 and process an address change on the phone, or you can use the Form below.  Print it and mail it to the IRS.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8822.pdf