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posted Jun 6, 2019 12:44:48 AM

I noticed that on my return i spelled my sons last name ramoa instead of ramos

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:44:49 AM

Well the IRS only looks at the first 4 letters of the last name so that should pass OK ... but if it is rejected then you can make the correction and resubmit the return.  

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:44:49 AM

Well the IRS only looks at the first 4 letters of the last name so that should pass OK ... but if it is rejected then you can make the correction and resubmit the return.  

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:44:50 AM

Will i need to ammend if they reject me

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:44:52 AM

NO ... a rejected return is corrected and resubmitted ... it is NOT amended.