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My child's name is not listed as their legal name on their w2. Since they are 16 I am assuming I would be adding them to my tax return. Do I need to get this corrected?

All other information on the w2 is correct, it's their first name and middle initial that are incorrect.
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My child's name is not listed as their legal name on their w2. Since they are 16 I am assuming I would be adding them to my tax return. Do I need to get this corrected?

You do not enter the child's W-2 on your tax return.

If the child had taxes withheld from their wages they can file a tax return for a tax refund.  If they do file a tax return make sure that they indicate on their return that they can be claimed as a dependent.

 

The name on the W-2 and the name on the child's tax return do not have to match.  Only the Social Security number must be the same.

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