| We are a migratory society. When we move, each of | | | | are talking about the IRS, you know what is coming |
| us goes about the joyous task of trying to get our mail | | | | next. Yep, another form. In this case, you want to get |
| forwarded to our new address. Ah, but what about | | | | a copy of form 8822, fill it out and send it in. You |
| your taxes? | | | | should be able to download it off the IRS website. |
| Moving is more or less the definition of misery. At least | | | | Your second option is what I like to call the lazy adult |
| in my opinion. Simply put, I hate it. You probably feel the | | | | option. That would be me. When you file your taxes |
| same or at least close. One of the problems I have | | | | this year, simply write in your new address. The IRS |
| with moving is dealing with my mail. Yes, I submit the | | | | will automatically update it. Make sure you print it and |
| forwarding notice to the post office, but they seem to | | | | do so clearly. Otherwise, some little grandma in Illinois |
| take about 30 days to get around to it regardless of | | | | may get audited! |
| what date I list on the notice. This ultimately causes | | | | As you can see, the change of address process is |
| problems since bills usually have a date you have to | | | | pretty simple. There is one other thing you should keep |
| pay by. | | | | in mind. If you had a tax refund due last year, did you |
| If you moved last year, there is probably one other | | | | receive it? If not, it may be because you moved and |
| item you forgot to give notice on. Yep, your taxes. | | | | the IRS can't find you. Think it doesn't happen? The |
| Despite the various conspiracy theories out there, the | | | | IRS often ends up with millions upon millions of dollars in |
| IRS is not watching you on a daily basis. If you moved, | | | | refund checks it can't deliver. Tax refund checks are |
| they probably don't know about it. As we approach | | | | not forwarded by the post office, so you might go |
| the tax filing dates this year, what do you need to do | | | | check to make sure you received your refund. If not, |
| to get the problem worked out? The answer is pretty | | | | contact the IRS and let them know. They will hold the |
| simple. | | | | refunds for three years. After that, you forfeit the right |
| Your first option is to actually go ahead and notify the | | | | to receive them. |
| IRS of your move like a responsible adult. Since we | | | | |