Filling taxes with different last name on W2 and SSN

[Butziee 25]

Hello,

 

The time to submit tax returns are upon us, but we have one predicament if anyone can kindly shed some knowledge . I was wondering if we would have any problem filling taxes when my last name on my w2 is my married name but the havent updated the last name on my ssn which is still my maiden name.

 

Thank you!

[Crazy Cat 41,855]

Non-issue imo

[Just Paul 4,595]

No problem.  It is done by social security number.   File the return with you married name.

 

Go see SSA soon and change it.

[MariaR323 199]

You would file the tax return using your name as currently reported with the SSA office - or else you'll probably get a rejection for a SSN-Name mismatch.

 

When you e-File, depending if you use a DIY software or go with a tax professional, the software will usually let you indicate if the name is shown differently on the W-2.

[payxibka 10,045]

18 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

No problem.  It is done by social security number.   File the return with you married name.

 

Go see SSA soon and change it.

No, the IRS does name match with SSA records.   IRS instructions specifically say to do it in SSA name

[Butziee 25]

5 hours ago, payxibka said:

No, the IRS does name match with SSA records.   IRS instructions specifically say to do it in SSA name

Thank you all for the replies. Okay just to clarify, I am to put the name thats current on the ssn. Would i need my work to change the last name on w2 ? Or is it okay

[payxibka 10,045]

1 minute ago, Butziee said:

Thank you all for the replies. Okay just to clarify, I am to put the name thats current on the ssn. Would i need my work to change the last name on w2 ? Or is it okay

Don't worry about the w2

[Crazy Cat 41,855]

2 minutes ago, Butziee said:

Would i need my work to change the last name on w2 ?

Yes......for the future.

Edited April 4, 2019 by missileman