What if I mailed my tax return to the wrong address?

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According to the IRS: Mailing an income tax return to the wrong Internal Revenue Service Center or otherwise misaddressing the return could delay the processing of the return and any refund. So if you mail it to the wrong address, it slows things down, but there’s no penalty. It will be forwarded to the right address.

How do I correct an incorrect address with the IRS?

To change your address with the IRS, you may complete a Form 8822, Change of Address (For Individual, Gift, Estate, or Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Returns) and/or a Form 8822-B, Change of Address or Responsible Party — Business and send them to the address shown on the forms.

Can the IRS reject tax return for wrong address?

If your address is wrong with the IRS, you need to fill out form 8822 and mail it to them. Since you are using direct deposit, your refund won’t be affected, but you may not get important correspondence from the IRS if you don’t update your address.

Does mailing address affect taxes?

No, you don’t need to put your physical address on your tax return. Your mailing address is fine. Just make sure the state of residency is correct in the Personal Info tab section. Also, if you earned money in another state, make sure that is indicated there as well.

Will USPS forward IRS mail?

Unfortunately, the United States Postal Service does not forward federal government mail, including IRS, DMV, social security, or government checks.

Can I change my mailing address with the IRS online?

Notifying the IRS of an address change electronically is possible but only under certain circumstances. If your refund check was returned to the IRS, then an option on the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund” website will become available to change your address.

How do I contact the IRS about a rejected tax return?

If you have further questions, call us toll-free at 800-829-1040 (see Telephone Assistance for hours of operation).

How many times can your tax return be rejected?

You can re-submit your e-filed return as many times as necessary until the filing deadline in October. However, we recommend that after three unsuccessful attempts (with the same e-file error), you print, sign, and mail your return. Some e-file issues cannot be resolved except by the IRS.

Does the post office forward tax documents?

What if mailing address is different from residential address?

If you receive postal mail at your home, your residential address is a physical address and a mailing address. However, some people or businesses maintain a physical address separate from a mailing address. While a physical address can be a mailing address, that’s not always the case.