Form 8822 vs 8822-B — which one do you need?
Moving homes → Form 8822. Moving a business (or changing the person behind an EIN) → Form 8822-B. Moved both? File both — they update different IRS records.
| Form 8822 | Form 8822-B | |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Individuals (and joint filers) | Businesses and anyone with an EIN — LLCs, corps, estates, trusts, plans |
| Changes | Home mailing address for 1040-family, gift, and estate tax | Business mailing address, business location, or responsible party |
| Deadline | None — but until processed, IRS mail goes to the old address | 60 days for responsible-party changes |
| Where | IRS center for your old state (lookup) | Per 8822-B instructions (different table) |
| Online option | No — mail only | No — mail only |
Typical situations
- You moved apartments: 8822 only.
- Sole proprietor working from home, moved homes: 8822 for you; add 8822-B if you have an EIN whose address should follow you.
- Your LLC changed offices, you didn’t move: 8822-B only.
- New owner/officer controls the company: 8822-B (responsible party, 60-day window).
If it’s the home move (8822), we make it a one-minute job: guided fill-in with a live preview of the official form, sign on screen, and we mail it Certified to the correct IRS office.
Do my Form 88228822-B support isn’t built yet — see how to actually file 8822-B, or grab the official 8822-B PDF (free).
Common questions
What is the difference between Form 8822 and 8822-B?
Form 8822 changes an individual’s home mailing address for personal tax (1040, gift, estate). Form 8822-B changes a business address or the responsible party for an entity with an EIN.
I have a side business but moved homes — which form?
Form 8822 for your home address. File 8822-B too only if your business location or mailing address (tied to an EIN) changed.
Is there a deadline for either form?
Form 8822 has no deadline (file promptly — notices go to your old address until processed). Form 8822-B asks responsible-party changes to be reported within 60 days.
Sources: About Form 8822, About Form 8822-B, Where to file Form 8822-B (irs.gov).