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IRS Procedures - Name Changes & Social Security Number Matching Issues

Rev. date: 1/2009

If the address label you receive has a spelling error, cross out any incorrect and print the correct information.

If you do not use the label, print the correct information on the tax return.
The name on the refund check is spelled the way it appears on your tax return.
You can also call 800-829-1040 to correct the spelling of your name over the phone.

Rev. date: 1/2009

You can still file Married Filing Jointly without changing your name with the Social Security Administration.

Make sure that the name shown on your Social Security card matches the name you use on your tax return.
If you haven’t changed your name with Social Security you will need to show your maiden name on the tax return instead of your married name.


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