Exception:
Internal Revenue Manual Part 25. Special Topics · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
When the parent has had an address update since filing or amending their return, use the most current address of the parent when establishing or updating the entity.
(6) The case is IRS identified and information is available for the:Custodial parentORParent(s) (when custody is not specified)
Neither parent meets criteria in Table Scenarios (1), (2), or (3),
Establish or update the dependent’s entity with an IRS Service Center address. See IRM 3.13.5.66, Campus Address Used Only When Taxpayer Address is Unavailable, for additional information on using a campus address.
(7) The case is IRS identified
Parent information is not available,
Establish or update the dependent’s entity with an IRS Service Center address. See IRM 3.13.5.66, Campus Address Used Only When Taxpayer Address is Unavailable, for additional information on using a campus address.
(8) The case is IRS identified for a dependent age 18 or older
The dependent has filed a valid tax return as the primary or secondary taxpayer,
Update the address of the dependent if the current address is the result of an invalid return being processed or the valid tax return was received after the last address update.
(9) The case is IRS identified for a dependent age 18 or older
The dependent has not filed a tax return as the primary or secondary taxpayer, and
CC IRPTR data is available for the current or immediately preceding year,
Establish or update the dependent’s entity using the current address per CC IRPTR.
(10) The case is IRS identified for a dependent age 18 or older
The dependent has not filed a tax return as the primary or secondary taxpayer, and
Another address is not available through internal research,
Establish or update the dependent’s entity with an IRS Service Center address. See IRM 3.13.5.66, Campus Address Used Only When Taxpayer Address is Unavailable, for additional information on using a campus address.
(3) For cases that do not meet any scenario in the tables above, prepare and email Form 4442 using the subject line: Dependent - Determining Address (or similar) to ITVA HQ. Document all research completed in a CII case note and/or on Form 4442. Attach Form 4442 to your CII case. Suspend the case awaiting a response from ITVA HQ. Upon receipt, the account will be researched. A response on how to address the account will be received within 7 business days.
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