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

[jbeasley2 · Accepted solution]

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.

[alisonadkins67]

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

[onetierra2]

Will i get my return my first name spelles wrong

[sabrinasanders54]

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

[elexish54]

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.

[Jojorobinson22]

How can I fix it 

[Gatheringhisjewels]

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

[BillM223]

@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.

[Ceramicwhite]

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? 

[JotikaT2]

Yes, you can.

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

Change of address

[Zlinda87]

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

[gloriah5200]

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

[AJAX0206]

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

[DawnC]

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