IRS Name/SSN Mismatch Error - Return Rejected. Need help fixing!

This is a common issue with name changes. First, verify that your new SS card matches EXACTLY how you filed (including spaces, hyphens, middle names). If it matches, contact SSA to confirm the change is in their system - sometimes there's a delay in their database updates. You may need to wait a few weeks after receiving your new card before the IRS systems recognize the change.

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I had the same issue last year when I got married. Make sure your using your maiden name until SSA fully processes the change in there system.

stuck in the same boat rn. the whole system is a joke fr fr 🤡

Try checking your name on the Social Security Administration website. They have a tool that shows exactly how your name appears in their system.

idk if this helps but when I had this problem it was bc my birth certificate had my middle name spelled different than my ss card

Another thing to check - make sure you're using the exact same name format that appears on your W-2 forms. Sometimes employers use your old name on tax documents even after you've updated your info with them. If your W-2 shows your maiden name but you filed with your married name, that could cause the mismatch. You might need to file with your maiden name this year and update everything for next year's filing.