Tax preparer misspelled dependent's name - Will this delay my refund?

This is a common issue. If the Social Security number is correct, you should be fine. The IRS system primarily matches dependents using SSNs, not names. However, it's good practice to file an amended return (Form 1040-X) to correct the record. You don't need to wait to amend - you can do this as soon as the original return is processed.

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my tax lady did the same thing last year lololol. The IRS never said anything about it

bruh these tax preparers be playing fast and loose with our info fr fr 🤡

Just make sure ur dependent's SSN matches their social security card exactly. That's what the IRS actually cares about

ughhh in the same boat. My prep spelled my daughters middle name wrong but charged me $350 for the service smh

Been through this exact situation! The name spelling doesn't matter as much as you think - the IRS computer systems match based on SSN first. As long as that's correct, your refund should process normally. I had my son's name completely butchered one year (preparer put "Micheal" instead of "Michael") and got my refund on schedule. You can always file Form 1040X later to clean up the record if you want everything perfect, but it's not urgent for getting your money.

Had this happen with my tax prep too! Don't stress - as long as the SSN is right, you should be good. The IRS matching system is pretty forgiving with name variations. My preparer put "Jon" instead of "John" for my son and everything went through fine. If you're really worried, you can always call the IRS helpline to double check, but honestly I wouldn't lose sleep over it.