If I changed my name in 2025, should I use my new name when filing my 2024 taxes? Or should I use the name on my 2024 W2 and tax documents?

[elenawilliams2015]

I got a new driver's license and changed my name with social security as well all in 2025. But my tax documents from 2024 all reflect my old name that I had in 2024.

[MindyB]

You should use your name as it is shown now, on your current social security card.

See: Essential tax tips for marriage status changes

[DoninGA]

On your tax return enter the your name that is on your current Social Security card.  The name on your tax return and the name on your tax forms, W-2 and/or 1099, do not have to match, only the SS number must be the same.