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Business Address or Responsible Party Change (Form 8822-B)

Update business address or responsible party with the IRS.

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Estimated fee

No government fee.

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Typical timeline

4 to 6 weeks for processing.

Category

Tax & ID

Who qualifies

Any business, partnership, corporation, estate, or trust with an EIN that changed its business mailing address, operating location, or responsible party must file.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Identify your entity and EIN

    Provide your business's legal name and Employer Identification Number exactly as recorded on past tax returns.

    Watch out: Do not enter a DBA or trade name instead of your entity's legal name.
    Common rejection reason: Mismatched EIN and legal business name records.
  2. 2

    Enter old and new details

    List prior contact info alongside your updated mailing address, physical site, or responsible party details.

    Watch out: A responsible party must be an individual person, not an entity, unless an exception applies.
    Common rejection reason: Listing a business entity rather than an individual human as the responsible party.
  3. 3

    Sign and date the form

    An authorized officer, partner, member, or fiduciary must sign and date the document.

    Watch out: Unauthorized personnel signing will void the submission.
    Common rejection reason: Missing signature or unauthorized title indicated on the signature line.
  4. 4

    Mail to the designated IRS campus

    Send your completed paper form to the specific IRS processing address based on your previous business state.

    Watch out: Mailing to the wrong IRS address causes significant delays.
    Common rejection reason: Submitting electronically; Form 8822-B cannot be e-filed.

Documents you'll need

  • EIN Confirmation Notice (CP 575 or 147C)

    Official IRS document showing legal business name and current EIN.

    Note: Ensures all entity details match IRS records.

  • Responsible Party SSN or ITIN

    Tax identification number for the newly assigned individual responsible party.

    Note: Required if updating the responsible party.

  • Proof of Signing Authority

    Corporate resolution or legal documents showing authority to act for the business.

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Fees and timelines are as published by the relevant agency and may change — verify before filing. This guide is general information, not legal advice.