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June 6, 2019
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If I move before I receive my tax return by mail, will it be forwarded to my new address?

  • June 6, 2019
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No, the IRS won't forward a refund check.  Instead it will be returned to the IRS.   If you don't think you will receive it in time, you could try to contact the IRS and state tax authority to see if they can help you before your refund is processed.

Also, you can submit a Form 8822 to change your address with the IRS. They may not receive it until the refund is processed, but the new address will on file with them. Go to this link for that form https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-an...

 

IRS Telephone Assistance for Individuals:
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040  Expect long wait times.

Alternatively, this link has the local IRS offices.  After going to the link, you can scroll down the page then click on the map for your location.  ttps://www.irs.gov/help-resources/contact-your-local-irs-office

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June 6, 2019

No, the IRS won't forward a refund check.  Instead it will be returned to the IRS.   If you don't think you will receive it in time, you could try to contact the IRS and state tax authority to see if they can help you before your refund is processed.

Also, you can submit a Form 8822 to change your address with the IRS. They may not receive it until the refund is processed, but the new address will on file with them. Go to this link for that form https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-an...

 

IRS Telephone Assistance for Individuals:
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040  Expect long wait times.

Alternatively, this link has the local IRS offices.  After going to the link, you can scroll down the page then click on the map for your location.  ttps://www.irs.gov/help-resources/contact-your-local-irs-office

Level 2
March 22, 2021

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my new address 

Level 2
March 24, 2021

Will i get my third one at my new address 

Level 12
March 25, 2021

Not all post offices forward government checks so you would want to notify the IRS as well. Please visit the IRS Help article below for information on how to notify the IRS of an address change.

 

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc157

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