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I didn't notice that my name was misspelled on my tax return, until after I printed it out. What do I do?

kbertalan — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:29:12 GMT

The IRS matches the first 4 letters of your last name wit...

jbeasley2 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:29:14 GMT

The IRS matches the first 4 letters of your last name with your Social Security Number, if that is incorrect then your return will reject and you can fix your name. If you misspelled your first name or the end of your last name and your return is accepted by the IRS, then it is too late to correct it now. You can just make sure to correct it when you file your taxes next year.

But how would I cash my check with a my name misspelled??

alisonadkins67 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:29:15 GMT

But how would I cash my check with a my name misspelled??

Will i get my return my first name spelles wrong

onetierra2 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:29:17 GMT

Will i get my return my first name spelles wrong

@alisonadkins67 did u ever get any answers? I’m in the sa...

sabrinasanders54 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:29:18 GMT

@alisonadkins67 did u ever get any answers? I’m in the same boat.

Did ya ever have any problem cashing your check. I have t...

elexish54 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:29:20 GMT

Did ya ever have any problem cashing your check. I have the same problem right now my name is misspelled & they put my check on hold it's been 2 weeks now.

Re: I didn't notice that my name was misspelled on my tax return, until after I printed it out. What do I do?

Jojorobinson22 — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:17:05 GMT

How can I fix it

Re: I didn't notice that my name was misspelled on my tax return, until after I printed it out. What do I do?

Gatheringhisjewels — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:23:29 GMT

Would this be a reason for your refund to be withheld for 60 days

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BillM223 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:31:10 GMT

@Gatheringhisjewels

Yes, this is a possibility, although the IRS can have many reasons to do identity verification. Indeed, the IRS can have many other reasons to put a 60-day hold on your refund, other than for identity verification.

What you need to do is watch your mail box, in case the IRS sends you a letter asking for additional information. Respond to such letters as quickly as you can.

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Ceramicwhite — Sun, 10 May 2020 23:49:56 GMT

When I tried to e-file my taxes in January they kept getting denied on Turbo Tax and I realized the CPA I used for 2018 and had misspelled my first name by one letter, so I assumed that was the problem and paper filed my return with my name corrected. My return has been sitting at "Your tax return is still being processed." since late January. The address I put on my return for '19 I don't live at anymore as of April but prior to moving out I never received any mail from the IRS to verify identity and I assume by April I would have received something I also have address forwarding on anyways. My question is can I proactively send in the documents without having received the letter in the mail?

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JotikaT2 — Mon, 11 May 2020 21:29:48 GMT

Yes, you can.

Go to the following link and update your information with the IRS directly.

Change of address

Re: I didn't notice that my name was misspelled on my tax return, until after I printed it out. What do I do?

Zlinda87 — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:30:34 GMT

I'm having problems creating an account for IRS.gov. on my 2018 tax papers my name was misspelled. They can't identify me what do I do

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gloriah5200 — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:47:47 GMT

If you move before filing your tax return, put the new address on your return. The IRS will update your records when they process your return.

If you move after filing your return, have the post office forward mail to your new address. Some post offices don't forward government checks, so you may also want to change your address with the IRS. You can use IRS Form 8822, Change of Address (form and instructions) to notify them of an address change.

Additional information at the following link:

change address at IRS

Re: But how would I cash my check with a my name misspelled??

AJAX0206 — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 23:50:53 GMT

MY NAME WAS SPELLED INCORRECLY HOW CAN I CASH MY CHECK AND I LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Re: But how would I cash my check with a my name misspelled??

DawnC — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:17:02 GMT

Whoever issued the check has your name spelled wrong - so you should get that corrected and have them re-issue the check if you can't cash it.

The IRS uses information on file from the social security administration SSA and from what you entered on your tax return. @AJAX0206

Re: I didn't notice that my name was misspelled on my tax return, until after I printed it out. What do I do?

normaendres — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:42:32 GMT

hello ! if my name is input incorrect on my last years taxes how do I fix it

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DaveF1006 — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 01:01:13 GMT

Please select this IRS link and select name change information.

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AlohaMeansGoodbye — Tue, 25 May 2021 18:45:36 GMT

My Stimulus check has the incorrect name, it has a "JR" at the end of it. I want to remove this. IRS accepted my return and has sent me my checks.

This link: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/update-my-information

Doesn't fix my situation? I do not need a new name on a Social Security Card. I need my tax return to match the name on my social security card.

Calling [phone number removed] only gives me an Informational Portal. All options giving by the system are "for questions about..." various topics. I was able to get through to a person but they started with a disclaimer that they are unable to help with your account, and you shouldn't give any personal information to them. I explained my situation and the person on the phone "forwarded" me to a phone where I was on hold for 20 mins and then disconnected. The initial hold time before I was forwarded was 2 minute wait time.

Who do I have to contact through the IRS to change the name on my tax return so that my EIP check can have the right name on it so that I may deposit it?

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AlohaMeansGoodbye — Tue, 25 May 2021 18:46:31 GMT

> the redacted phone number is an IRS phone number ending in "1040".

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AlohaMeansGoodbye — Tue, 25 May 2021 19:11:00 GMT

I am filling out a 1040-X to amend my return. This makes sense to me. Calling for 3 days has led to nothing. Thank you TurboTax search field for guidance on how to amend my return.