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JohnW222
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Why is it saying invalid ssn when is a valid ssn

What happens is, a Social Security Number (SSN) has to match up against a person's name when it's compared with the government's database, so there could be a mismatch if names are not entered correctly, or if names don't match what the government has.

Double-check that not only is the Social Security Number listed on your return correct,  but that the name associated with the SSN is input correctly, and according to the correct format that TurboTax requires.

If you've verified that your SSN was correct as you entered it, and you e-file again, the IRS' eFile system will almost surely reject your return again. Your only option is to paper-file your return, sending it to the IRS.

Please see the TurboTax Help article "E-file rejections related to incorrect or duplicated names, birth dates, or Social Security numbers" for additional information on why your return might be rejecting.

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Why is it saying invalid ssn when is a valid ssn

this is not true... it is a glitch in your system.. My federal was accepted but it is still saying for the Michigan home heating credit that my nephew that we have guardianship's ssn is invalid. Negate the fact that my federal was accepted, I went down to the local ss office and the ss is indeed correct. The answer above this says the issue was solved but it is absolutely not solved. 

Why is it saying invalid ssn when is a valid ssn

All the data entered has been validated and is correct.  Turbo Tax has a glitch in their system.  NO EXECUSED please.  I was in the IT business for 49 years and know a glitch when I see one.   I talked with one of your representative and she was able to find my return and verify that it was accepted by the IRS.   

Why is it saying invalid ssn when is a valid ssn

It's actually my son's ssn 

 

Why is it saying invalid ssn when is a valid ssn

I have no idea. Hoping you would help me with this. 

 

Why is it saying invalid ssn when is a valid ssn

Every time I try to open a bank account or do something when my social security number is telling me that it's no good or anything I want to know why what's going on with it can you please let me know

Why is it saying invalid ssn when is a valid ssn

This is not a TT issue ... all of you need to talk to the SS administration to see what is up with that number.

 

For the person whose Federal was accepted but the state was not then you need to talk to the state to fix the error since the SS# was OK with the fed. 

Why is it saying invalid ssn when is a valid ssn

@Kitcat6969  

 

Don't post it here..as this is a PUBLIC forum

 

BUT

 

.....if you SSN starts with a zero, it could be that some computer systems are having problems accepting that and may be auto-deleting any starting zero's  

 

TTX Had an apparent software bug earlier this year, where it wouldn't accept SSNs starting with a zero...probably fixed by now....but don't know.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*
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