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

normaendres · ‎April 19, 2021

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

DaveF1006 · ‎April 20, 2021

Please select this IRS link and select name change information.

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AlohaMeansGoodbye · ‎May 25, 2021

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?

AlohaMeansGoodbye · ‎May 25, 2021

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

AlohaMeansGoodbye · ‎May 25, 2021

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.

AlohaMeansGoodbye · ‎July 8, 2021

Actually this step didn't work because although my return was amended.

THE IRS STILL CUT THE CHECK OUT TO THE WRONG NAME DESPITE IT BEING CHANGED IN MY FORM

Im officially dead wow **bleep**

AlohaMeansGoodbye · ‎July 8, 2021

Due to some bill, april 1 and on if you filed an amended return you are now in a line of millions of people.

My amended return submitted in May has not been looked at. The check they cut me was from my original filing in March, seems the system is behind 4 months?

xmasbaby0 · ‎July 8, 2021

@AlohaMeansGoodbye It is taking the IRS about six months (or more) to process amended tax returns because they are so backlogged. You have posted several things about your issue----is it that the IRS put "Jr." at the end of your name? Is your bank refusing to let you deposit the check in your account? Why did you mention a Social Security card----banks don't normally ask to see a SS card for identification.

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Kurtezz · ‎February 15, 2022

I i.r.s. misspelled my last name. I have sent to correct but nothing happened. How do I fix this problem

AmyC · ‎February 15, 2022

The Social Security Administration handles name spellings and social security numbers. They give the IRS their information. If you have a spelling issue, you need to contact SSA here.

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Wlester67 · ‎April 15, 2022

Mine was rejected because I accidentally typed my middle initial next to my last name, so it was just rejected. What do I do to correct this?

HeatherPLO · ‎April 16, 2022

For Rejected returns with this code, please see the Help Article here to assist you with correcting and resubmitting your return.

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Lanadyjor2020 · ‎May 22, 2022

I called the person who did my taxes to ask the status she said she misspelled my name all of it

xmasbaby0 · ‎May 22, 2022

@Lanadyjor2020 It might not affect anything, depending on where the spelling error is. The IRS will use the first four letters of your last name and your Social Security number. Have you seen how your name was spelled on the return?

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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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