Hi, i dont have a first name as per my social security records and my complete name is listed in the last name

[anils9]

hi, i dont have a first name as per my social security records and my complete name is listed in the last name. Can you help me on what should i enter my first name as in this case when i dont have first name when filing for my returns in turbotax for 2016. http://www.happyschools.com/fnu-problem-driving-license-ssn/

[Lisa995 · Accepted solution]

IRS doesn't cross match first names on the tax return, so that wont be an issue. 

But I believe TurboTax will require at least 1 letter be placed in the first name box.

[anils9]

thanks a lot lisa, any suggestion on what should be the 1 letter in this case, will - letter be ok?

[Lisa995]

I don't think it will accept a - symbol, it has to be a alphabetic letter.   It would only be in the case of them issuing you a refund check that the name on it may pose an issue for you to negotiate.   Let me see if I can dig up any useful info for this type of situation

[TaxGuyBill]

I don't think it really matters, so I think I would just enter the first letter of whatever you use as your First Name (or even enter the entire name).  As Lisa said, the e-file system does not cross-reference your first name.

[pk]

Anil, that being your first name and agreeing with all the comments above  by TGBill Na Lisa99, you should go back to Social Security Admin and have them correct your names ( first and last ) --- they should be able to do this pretty quickly-- use your passport from home country ( India ? ) to prove your point.  Otherwise this problem will persist and sooner or later  will end up in an inconvenient situation.  A visit to SSA office in your loacality would be easy way to rectify the  problem. Good Luck

[fanfare]

easy perhaps but not swift. Be prepared to wait if you walk into an SS office.