IRS Name/SSN Mismatch Rejection - How to Fix?
My return got rejected because apparently my name doesnt match my social security number in the system. Never had this issue before and I triple checked everything is correct. Anyone deal with this before and know how to fix it? Getting really frustrated because I need this refund.
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Ava Martinez
This is actually a common issue. You need to make sure your name matches EXACTLY what's on your social security card - including middle names/initials, suffixes, and hyphens. If you've had a legal name change (marriage/divorce), you need to update your info with SSA first before filing. Contact your local Social Security office to verify your exact name in their system.
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StarSeeker
•Thank you! Just checked my card and realized I've been using my nickname instead of my full legal first name 🤦♂️
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Ava Martinez
•No problem! happens more often than youd think. Make sure to use your full legal name next time you file
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Zainab Omar
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Connor Murphy
same thing happened to me last year bc I got married and changed my name. Had to wait 2 weeks after updating my name with SSA before I could file 😤
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Yara Sayegh
bruh the IRS systems are so ancient they probably running on windows 95 💀
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NebulaNova
•more like DOS lmaooo 🤡
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Keisha Williams
U might also wanna check if someone tried filing with ur SSN. happened to my cousin and it was a whole identity theft situation
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StarSeeker
•omg hadn't even thought of that possibility 😱 how did your cousin resolve it?
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Keisha Williams
•had to file form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) and it took like 6 months to sort out. Hope thats not ur situation!
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Paolo Conti
PSA: Always keep ur social security card updated folks! learned this the hard way lol
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Taylor To
Another thing to check - if you've recently moved, make sure your address matches what the IRS has on file. Sometimes address mismatches can trigger name/SSN verification issues too. You can verify your address with the IRS by calling their automated line at 1-800-829-1040. Also, if you're using tax software, try filing again with your full legal name exactly as it appears on your SS card - character for character, including any punctuation.
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