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posted Mar 26, 2023 1:05:25 PM

Middle name and first name are swapped on w-2, is that OK??

I go by my middle name, so my previous employer put that as my first name and then the first initial of my *actual first name, as my middle name. Is this fine?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 26, 2023 1:40:47 PM

Yes, this will be fine with the IRS. They are matching your last name and Social Security Number. As long as those items are entered correctly, there will not be a problem at all.

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Expert Alumni
Mar 26, 2023 1:40:47 PM

Yes, this will be fine with the IRS. They are matching your last name and Social Security Number. As long as those items are entered correctly, there will not be a problem at all.

Level 15
Mar 26, 2023 1:45:43 PM

put your name as shown on you Soc Sec card.

if you have two first names, use one and the middle initial of second

 

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