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Does the IRS need to know where your clients are?

With all the planning that goes into a move, don’t forget to let the IRS know where to find your clients. Come tax time, you want to be sure they have their correct mailing address – especially if they are due a refund. If you received pre-printed address labels with a packet from the IRS, they may write the correct new address information on the label. Or, instead of using the labels, they may write their new address in the proper spaces on the IRS forms. The IRS will update their files with the new address. An alternative method to update addresses is to send the following information to an IRS service center:

1. full name
2. old and new addresses
3. social security number or employer identification number
4. signature

You may use IRS Form 8822, Change of Address, for this purpose. All service center addresses are listed in the package of IRS tax forms clients receive. On a joint return, all the above information must be provided for both spouses. Make sure the post office that serviced the clients’ former address has the new address as well. They can ask if they will forward the refund – not all post offices will forward government checks. In certain cases your clients  may be able to deduct some of their moving expenses.

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