Rejected due to last name and SSC not matching (got married) - What do I do now?

[JBD1]

I submitted my tax return by e-filing with turbo tax and paid the $80. The IRS rejected it within 10 minutes of submitting stating the last name and SSC number did not match what the IRS had on file. I realized I had forgotten to change my last name on my SSC to my new married name from when I got married in May of 2019.

I was told by the SSC office to wait 24hrs for it to be updated in their system. That was Tuesday 3/10/20 and still it is rejected when I try to refile online. I have tried a total of 3 times including the original submission and I am afraid I will now be audited or something. This is my first time doing my own taxes.

Do I need to resubmit via mail? If so, how long does that take to process? Everything in the e-file is 100% accurate, the only issue was that I had not updated my maiden name to my married name on my SSC. It has now been done and it has been 3 business days since it was updated. Do I need to file an addendum? If so, when?

[macuser_22]

Use the name that is on your Social Security card (or was before you when to the SSA).   Even though the Social Security records can be updated in a day or so, the IRS SSN database that comes from the SSA only gets updated about 4 times a year, and never during busy season.   I would not expert the change to get to the IRS of a another month or two.

The old name will probably work, if not, then mailing is the only option.

[JBD1]

But my W-2 and every other form has my new married last name and not my maiden name. So wouldn't it be rejected again because those document names don't match what I'm putting as my SSC? Do I need to sign as my maiden name too? Because it will not let me proceed with the SSC last name and signing last name do not match when I try to refile.

[macuser_22]

The name on the W-2 in immaterial.  If you mail file the  use your current name.  If you try to e-file again then try the old name.  The only thing that matters is the SSN and the name matches the IRS records.

[JBD1]

Okay, thank you!