Currently the form cannot be filed electronically. The instructions for the Form 8822-B provide the following guidance. If you are an entity with an EIN and your responsible party has changed, use of this form is mandatory. Otherwise, use of this form is voluntary.

Use Form 8822-B to notify the Internal Revenue Service if you changed your business mailing address, your business location, or the identity of your responsible party.

Change your responsible party Use Form 8822-B, Change of Address or Responsible Party – Business PDF to report changes to your responsible party, address or location to the IRS within 60 days. Send the form to the address in Form 8822-B.

The letter should explain that the business name has changed, state the new business name, and request that written confirmation be sent once the IRS has updated its records. The letter MUST be signed by the business owner or corporate officer that appears in IRS records as an authorized individual.

Generally, businesses need a new EIN when their ownership or structure has changed. Although changing the name of your business does not require you to obtain a new EIN, you may wish to visit the Business Name Change page to find out what actions are required if you change the name of your business.

Here are a few steps to writing a name change announcement: Be positive. Regardless of the reason for the name change, it's important to use a positive tone. Explain the change. State the old name and what the new name is going forward. Address product changes. Address clients and customers. Present action.

Write to us at the address where you filed your return, informing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the name change. Note: The notification must be signed by the business owner or authorized representative.

If you prefer to send a written request, it must include the following information along with the required supporting documents. We cannot accept faxes or make a change to your name over the phone. Please allow 6 weeks for processing of a written or online request.

This announcement can be made through email, the company website, social media or an official blog post from the CEO. No matter which platform, the message should be communicated in a positive and enthusiastic manner to instill trust and excitement in all customers.

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