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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 12:01:08 PM

Should I amend my tax return? I messed up my street address. Does this affect it at all/should I just leave the mistake?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:18 PM

If your address is wrong with the IRS, you need to fill out form 8822 and mail it to them.  Since you are using direct deposit, your refund won't be affected, but you may not get important correspondence from the IRS if you don't update your address.  Also, if there is any kind of problem with your direct deposit, the IRS mails a check to the address on file with the IRS.  For this reason alone, it is important to have your current address on file with them.  As Carl mentions above, having it correct in TurboTax doesn't matter.  The address on your tax return is what counts.  

Here is the form with instructions and mailing addresses included; it is much more simple than an amended return.  Print it out, sign it and mail it as soon as possible.  Don't amend your tax return for an address change.  8822 - Change of Address IRS

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:10 PM

Don't bother, as it can take 8-16 weeks to process an amended return. But are you having your check mailed to you? Or will your refund be direct deposited to a bank account with your name on it?

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:12 PM

The refund will be direct deposited to a bank account. The address is just messed up on the actual return.

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:13 PM

Wait until your return is process and you have received your refund. Then you'll need to do a change of address with the IRS. See <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc157">https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc157</a> and take the link for the form 8822.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:15 PM

My address is correct on the TurboTax website itself. Do I still need to change it with the IRS? and how urgent should I be when changing it with the IRS?

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:16 PM

The IRS doesn't care about your address with TurboTax. What matters is the address at the top of your tax form. Then, that only matters if the IRS needs to send you any correspondence concerning *THAT* specific return. Amending a return for an incorrect address is a waste of  your time and will accomplish nothing other than to delay processing *IF* the IRS needs to send you any correspondence concerning that specific tax return. So that's why you do the 8822. The 8822 will get processed more timely. Whereas an amended return will more than likely sit in somebody's inbox until the current tax filing season winds down.

Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:18 PM

If your address is wrong with the IRS, you need to fill out form 8822 and mail it to them.  Since you are using direct deposit, your refund won't be affected, but you may not get important correspondence from the IRS if you don't update your address.  Also, if there is any kind of problem with your direct deposit, the IRS mails a check to the address on file with the IRS.  For this reason alone, it is important to have your current address on file with them.  As Carl mentions above, having it correct in TurboTax doesn't matter.  The address on your tax return is what counts.  

Here is the form with instructions and mailing addresses included; it is much more simple than an amended return.  Print it out, sign it and mail it as soon as possible.  Don't amend your tax return for an address change.  8822 - Change of Address IRS

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:19 PM

Thank you! I have a couple more questions. 1) If I mail this change of address form before they have received my tax return, will the address on my tax return override the changed address/should I wait until I get my refund to mail the change of address form? and 2) In the "Old Address" part of the form (6a) do I put the wrong address in this spot? (Technically it wasn't an old address, just a typo.)

Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:21 PM

Your address will be changed as soon as the IRS receives that form and you should do it as soon as possible (it won't delay anything so no need to wait).  And yes, use the 'typo' address as the 'old address'.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:22 PM

Thank you so much! This is my first time filing my taxes, so when I realized I made a mistake, I immediately went into panic mode. You've been very helpful!

Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 12:01:24 PM

You are welcome and no need to panic; it happens all the time!

New Member
Feb 17, 2020 8:22:39 AM

I put the wrong address but the right street but my refund is direct deposit

New Member
Feb 17, 2020 8:25:26 AM

Direct deposit

New Member
Apr 17, 2020 3:47:14 PM

I filed in 2018 but not in 2019 cause i didnt make enough. I have moved since then how do i find out if they have my new address?

Intuit Alumni
Apr 17, 2020 4:04:45 PM

If your address has changed, you need to notify the IRS to ensure you receive any tax refunds or IRS correspondence.  

 

Please click Change Your Address – How to Notify the IRS to learn more.

New Member
Apr 22, 2020 10:35:43 AM

HR block didnt put my address on my income taxes right.  I mail them to the IRS  before I realized it was wrong.  The IRS sent my tax refund to the address they used.  How can I get my tax refund  quick 

HR Block mailed them 2/28/20.  

New Member
Apr 22, 2020 10:41:36 AM

HR BLOCK couldn't  do the bank deposit because my husband past away in june. So I wont recieved my taxes or stimulus check until the IRS get my change of address. 

New Member
Apr 22, 2020 10:43:41 AM

Is there anyway to get my check dispoisted in my checking. Now.

Employee Tax Expert
Apr 23, 2020 6:26:20 PM

It depends.

 

You can use the IRS portal to update your record with the IRS.

IRS payment portal registry

 

Please see the following for facts related to the payments as processed by the IRS.  

FAQ for Economic payments

New Member
May 20, 2020 9:58:04 AM

I accidently put  the wrong home address and I file  my taxes with turbox tax can you fix it or I have to contact the irs

Level 15
May 20, 2020 10:01:18 AM

If your address has changed, you need to notify the IRS to ensure you receive any tax refunds or IRS correspondence.  

 

Please click Change Your Address – How to Notify the IRS to learn more.

Level 15
May 20, 2020 10:03:10 AM

If your return was Accepted you have to change it at the IRS.

 

Here is a IRS Change of Address form

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

New Member
May 22, 2020 12:04:03 PM

My postal address is right on my federal tax form, but my city is incorrect. I live in Hemingway, SC 29554 not Georgetown, SC 29440. My banking information for direct deposit is correct. Do I have to do anything different or fill out forms.

Level 15
May 23, 2020 7:41:07 AM

It would be wise to mail in a form 8822. 

Returning Member
Mar 18, 2021 3:55:07 AM

My W2 tax form has correct address,

Turbotax billing order has wrong address.

Should I still fill out the 8822 form ?