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posted Jun 1, 2019 4:24:51 AM

I put the wrong birthday in for my wife, do i just wait for a rejection and redo my taxes or should i amend them now with her correct birthday?

i filed already and put my birthday wrong

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Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 4:24:53 AM

No, don't amend. Your return will be rejected because the IRS matches your name with your SSN and birth date. When your return gets rejected, make the necessary changes before re-sending or filing.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 4:24:53 AM

No, don't amend. Your return will be rejected because the IRS matches your name with your SSN and birth date. When your return gets rejected, make the necessary changes before re-sending or filing.

New Member
Mar 8, 2022 8:04:25 PM

What if it don’t get rejected 

Level 15
Mar 8, 2022 8:05:50 PM

You don't need to amend for a wrong birthday unless it changes the age to over or under 65.