Can I file both forms to be safe?

Usually no. File the correct form for your specific change.

If I am self-employed, do I always use 8822-B?

It depends on filing context and the type of change; check current IRS instructions.

Can I complete these forms online?

PostalForm can prepare an unsigned kit and mail it to you. You must hand-sign, review current routing, and personally submit the final form.

Do USPS forwarding updates replace these forms?

No. USPS and IRS records are separate systems.

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Form 8822 vs Form 8822-B (which IRS address-change form should you file?)

Form 8822 and Form 8822-B are both IRS address-change forms, but they apply to different filer types. Filing the wrong one can delay updates.

Published Mar 2, 2026 • Updated Jun 13, 2026

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Quick answer

Form 8822: commonly used for individual-related address changes.
Form 8822-B: the IRS form generally covers business address, location, and responsible-party changes. PostalForm's preparation kit supports address and location changes only.

Start the right IRS address-change form

Form 8822 (individual-focused scenarios)

Form 8822 is generally used for mailing-address updates tied to individual, gift, estate, or generation-skipping transfer tax filings.

Typical examples:

You moved and want IRS notices mailed to a new home address.
You need to update where individual tax correspondence is delivered.

Form 8822-B (business scenarios)

Form 8822-B is generally used when the change involves a business address, location, or responsible party. PostalForm deliberately excludes the responsible-party branch from its guided kit.

Typical examples:

A business changed mailing location.
A business mailing address or location needs to be updated.

Start Form 8822-B for a business change

How to decide in practice

Identify whether the filing context is individual or business.
Check current IRS instructions for the applicable form.
Complete only the form that matches your situation.
Mail using the current official mailing instructions for that form.

Common mistakes

Filing Form 8822 for a business change that requires 8822-B.
Filing 8822-B for a purely individual address update.
Copying old mailing addresses from non-official sources.

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FAQs

Can I file both forms to be safe?: Usually no. File the correct form for your specific change.
If I am self-employed, do I always use 8822-B?: It depends on filing context and the type of change; check current IRS instructions.
Can I complete these forms online?: PostalForm can prepare an unsigned kit and mail it to you. You must hand-sign, review current routing, and personally submit the final form.
Do USPS forwarding updates replace these forms?: No. USPS and IRS records are separate systems.

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Pick the correct form first, then complete the handwritten signatures and personally submit it using the current official instructions.