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posted May 31, 2019 7:12:10 PM

If i changed my name but my w2 came in my madian name which do i file under?

I changed my name in 2016 but my w2 came in my madian name, which name do i file my taxes under?

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Level 9
May 31, 2019 7:12:12 PM

File under the name that is on record with the social security administration.  

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Level 9
May 31, 2019 7:12:12 PM

File under the name that is on record with the social security administration.  

Level 15
May 31, 2019 7:12:13 PM

The fact that your W-2 has the wrong name will not cause a problem as the IRS computers use the SS#