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Name Changes & Social Security Number Matching Issues

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How do I change my maiden name to my married name for tax purposes?

In order to change your name, you must contact the Social Security Administration. They will issue a new social security card reflecting your new name and automatically send us your new name. The telephone number for the Social Security Administration is 1-800-772-1213.

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If I go to the Social Security Administration office to change my name, how long does it take the IRS to update its records?

IRS records are generally updated 10 days after the records at the Social Security Administration are changed.

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I recently got married/divorced. How do I report my change of name?

You need to contact the Social Security Administration. They will issue you a new social security card reflecting your married name and automatically send an update to us. You can contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.

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Do I contact you or social security to check on my name change?

You should contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 and they can instruct you via telephone what you will need to bring to their office in order to change your card to match your name.

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Do I need to change my maiden name to my married name on my social security card for us to file jointly?

You can still file Married Filing Jointly without changing your name with the Social Security Administration. You do need to show your maiden name on the tax return instead of your married name.

I got married last year. I have filed with the Social Security Administration for name and address change, but my Form W-2 still has my maiden name. Can I send it in as it is with our joint return or do I need to get a new W-2?

You can use the Form W-2 you received from your employer. If the W-2 has your maiden name, all you have to do is cross it out and write in your married name. The last name on the tax return is verified through the Social Security Adminisration. Make sure that the name matches the name listed with the Social Security Adminstration.

I got married and I have not changed the name on my social security card to my married name. My Form W-2 is in my married name but my tax forms came in my maiden name. Should I file with my maiden name or married name?

It is important that the name the Social Security Administration has for your social security number agrees with the name on your tax return. So, you have a choice. You can file with your maiden name and contact the Social Security Administration after you file your return. Or, if you have enough time before the due date of your return, you can contact the Social Security Administration and have your records changed, wait 10 days and then file your tax return. You may contact the Social Security Administation at 1-800-772-1213.

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