“`I just had a client call asking about their refund. They had not presented us with their banking information so the refund was going to be a paper check.
But, also they moved at the beginning of the year. But all of the tax docs for this new client were on their old address and they never let us know that they moved and that the address on the forms was now incorrect.
The clients refund was processed, but returned to the IRS because of the incorrect address. So we have them filling out a Form 8822; a change of address form.
Once the Form 8822 is filed they can call the IRS and request the check to be sent to the correct address.
This situation is what had happened with a new client. But it could also happen with an existing client who moved and neglected to let us know.
So if you move tell everyone and file Form 8822 with the IRS.