My last name is misspelled in my w-2

[ijael]

I have asked my employees for a corrected w-2 and he has not provide it yet. Everything else is fine in the w-2 only my last name have one letter misspelled and I was able to correct it on turbo tax. Can I e-file like that or do I must get the corrected w-2 before e-filling?

[PattiF]

No, you will be able to file with your name spelled incorrectly. As long as the correct Social Security Number is on the W-2, the IRS will associate your W-2 income with your tax return.

[ijael]

Thank you, should I correct it then on turbo tax or leave it misspelled as is on the w-2?

[JillS56]

You need to make sure that your name is spelled correctly on your tax return.   If your name is misspelled on your return, your return most likely will be rejected.  If not, rejected, it may delay the processing of your return.   Is the social security number correct?   If so, just spell the name correctly in TurboTax.   

[ijael]

Yes the SS is correct on the W-2 the only error is one letter on my last name. My return overall name and SS match my SS card , the only concern is the misspelled last name on the w-2, I was able to correct it in turbo tax editing the w-2. I guess then file it with the corrected  last name on the turbo tax w-2 instead  of leaving it misspelled right?

[PattiF · Accepted solution]

Yes, correctly spell your name on the W-2 so that there will not be any possible issues with the IRS.