Should I submit IRS-8822 to change address after receiving the refund?

[reneerex]

I studied the post https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-forms/change-address-irs/L1CKKxMeF_U.... I understand that "If you move before filing your tax return, put the new address on your return." My question is: if I already filed the tax report using my current address, and received the refund (directly deposited to bank account), then, if I move to a new address (same state), do I need to submit IRS-8822 form to report my change of address? How long does it take to process the request? Thank you very much.

[DoninGA]

Just like changing your address with the US Post Office when you move to a new address you should notify the IRS that you have a new address.  Using the Form 8822 would be the correct way.  It usually taxes the IRS 6 to 8 weeks to process the change.

[reneerex]

@DoninGA Thanks for your reply. I still have 2 questions:

1. In my above case, changing the address will not impact my already filed and refunded tax port. Is that correct? I just need to notify IRS. 

2. If I change address before filling the tax report, according to the previous post "How do I change my address", I can directly enter my new address, and IRS will update the address record when processing my tax filling. Is that correct?

Considering the processing time (6-8 weeks), I just want to compare which way (move first then tax filling or tax filling first, wait for refund then move) is better? Thank you very much. 

[DoninGA]

@reneerex 

For question 1, that is correct.  Changing your address after you filed and received your refund will have no impact on you. 

For question 2, if you enter your new address on the filed tax return the IRS will update their records with the address from the tax return.

[Mike9241]

yes because any notices will go to the address on the return and could get lost in forwarding if that even happens.