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posted Nov 14, 2020 2:22:56 PM

I just noticed that I misspelled my daughters first name, do I need to amend my return?

I swiped two letter in her first name on my 2017, 2018, and 2019 returns. Last name is spelled correct. Do I need to amend?

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Level 15
Nov 14, 2020 2:25:13 PM

No.   The IRS only matches the first 5 letters of the last name and the date of birth.   The first name does not matter at all.

Level 15
Nov 14, 2020 4:38:49 PM

Actually it is the first 4 letters of the last name, year of birth and SS# ... the rest of the name can be dead wrong.  Correct this next time you file.