My kids were adopted by my husband & they all changed there last names. What do I need to do to inform the IRS? We already have birth certificates with correct names.

cadjunkie85 · ‎June 6, 2019

IreneS · ‎June 6, 2019

Have you notified the Social Security Administration (SSA)? The IRS gets their information from SSA so there is no need to notify the IRS separately.

Try to e-file your return and see if it goes through. If the return is rejected because of a name/SSN mismatch, the SSA has not yet updated their records. If this is the case, you won’t be able to e-file the return, but you can print it out and mail it in.

For more information on changing a name with the SSA, please go to the SSA website by clicking on this link: How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card?

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IreneS · ‎June 6, 2019

Have you notified the Social Security Administration (SSA)? The IRS gets their information from SSA so there is no need to notify the IRS separately.

Try to e-file your return and see if it goes through. If the return is rejected because of a name/SSN mismatch, the SSA has not yet updated their records. If this is the case, you won’t be able to e-file the return, but you can print it out and mail it in.

For more information on changing a name with the SSA, please go to the SSA website by clicking on this link: How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card?

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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My kids were adopted by my husband & they all changed there last names. What do I need to do to inform the IRS? We already have birth certificates with correct names.