Wrong Social Security Number

[marvin331]

After I e-filed my tax return I reviewed a printout of my return and realized I entered one digit in my social security number incorrectly. What steps do I need to take to resolve this?

[marvin331 · Accepted solution]

Good news, the f-file was quickly rejected by both federal and state so I can make the correction and re-submit.

[MichelleLO · Accepted solution]

Thank you for letting us know. 

[BLSISSEL1964]

Correct Social Security Number from [removed] to the Correct Number [removed].

[SweetieJean]

@BLSISSEL1964 Do this in the Personal Info tab.

[fournier2020]

i did not use the wrong social security, my wife died not me

[MayaD]

Did the IRS reject your return? Did you receive any rejection code?

[marvin331]

The IRS did reject my return within 24 hours and I was able to make my correction and resubmit. I don't remember getting a rejection code.

[JeremiahSmith05]

My return has been rejected multiple times saying my daughters social doesn’t match what the IRS has. Everything is correct on my end. What do I do?

[gabenero]

I tried to obtain a dependent's social security number from my former spouse without success. I went back to insurance documents and obtained the social security number from there. However, it was transcribed incorrectly. I used this in my return and after a few rejections, TurboTax accepted the return and indicated it was to be processed manually. After a few days, I was able to obtain the correct social security number. How do I now input the new number. TurboTax does not allow me to re-file.

[BrittanyS]

If the Social Security number was incorrect, you can file an amended return to make the correction.  If you want to make changes or add a document to a tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the taxing agency, you should follow these guidelines. 

• You must first wait until the initial return is completely processed.
• You will have to use the same TurboTax account that you used for the original tax return.
• Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return.
• The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
• Only make changes to the areas of your return that need to be corrected.
• You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment

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