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ajm101280
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Ive already filed my taxes using my maiden name, I didnt realize i had to use the name on my ssn, which is my married name. we filed jointly, do i need to do an amend?

we filed for 2017 tax year, and last tax year 2016 we filed jointly as well, last year i used my maiden name and my social reflected my maiden name. this year im filing using my maiden name, but my social reflects my married name. im hoping the irs will see my social and see that its the same last name as my husband and i shouldnt have a problem. calling irs now to see what they say. 

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PatriciaR
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Ive already filed my taxes using my maiden name, I didnt realize i had to use the name on my ssn, which is my married name. we filed jointly, do i need to do an amend?

The name on your tax return should match the name you have on record with the Social Security Administration.

If you were married or divorced during the tax year, and changed your name, make sure that the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration (SSA). If they do not match, your tax refund could be delayed.

Once the Social Security records are updated, it can take up to four weeks to transfer the updated information to the IRS. You can call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 to verify that their records are correct.

bmaddox15
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Ive already filed my taxes using my maiden name, I didnt realize i had to use the name on my ssn, which is my married name. we filed jointly, do i need to do an amend?

Hi, Did they delay your refund? I'm going through something similar
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