How to inform IRS on my name change and that I got SSN

[Lilith90 12]

Hi!

Back in the tax season, in March my husband and I went to hr&block to help us to file tax return and a request for an ITIN number for me. 

I had a pending adjustment of status (and I still have it) but I didn't have a work permit (EAD) at the time, so I could not have a social security number neither a state id with my married name. All id documents I had were from my country but all of them had my maiden name. The agent at hr&block advise us to put my maiden name on ITIN form and 2016 tax return, because she said we could have problems to prove my identity without an id document with my married name on. I got my ITIN without problems. I filed my AOS packet with my married legal name, so I got EAD with it. I got ssn number and FL state id with my married name as well. Now, I need to tell IRS that I have SSN now but my ITIN was with my maiden name so I think it's a name change. I know that I should write a letter to notify them about this changes but I feel a bit insecure to send copy of ssn, state id and EAD thru the mail. I don't know... 

Do I should just go to an IRS office and talk with them?

Did somebody have a situation like mine? 

Sorry if it's was long and thanks

[Umka36 781]

What do I do when I am assigned a social security number (SSN)?
Once you receive a SSN, you must use that number for tax purposes and discontinue using your ITIN.  It is improper to use both the ITIN and the SSN assigned to the same person to file tax returns.  It is your responsibility to notify the IRS so we can combine all of your tax records under one identification number.  If you do not notify the IRS when you are assigned a SSN, you may not receive credit for all wages paid and taxes withheld which could reduce the amount of any refund due.  You can visit a local IRS office or write a letter explaining that you have now been assigned a SSN and want your tax records combined.  Include your complete name, mailing address, and ITIN along with a copy of your social security card and a copy of the CP 565, Notice of ITIN Assignment, if available.  The IRS will void the ITIN and associate all prior tax information filed under the ITIN with the SSN.  Send your letter to: 

     Internal Revenue Service 
     Austin, TX 73301-0057 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/additional-itin-information

 

Provide a copy of your marriage certificate for the name change. Hope this helps.