Will misspelled first name on tax return cause problems with IRS? (Aleksandre vs Alexandre)

So I'm freaking out a bit here and hoping someone can calm me down. My accountant just filed my taxes for the year and I noticed she misspelled my first name when I was reviewing the copies. My actual name is Aleksandre (with a 'k'), but she wrote it as Alexandre (without the 'k'). Everything else seems correct - SSN, address, all my income info, etc. But I'm worried the IRS might reject it or cause problems for me later because of this name mismatch. Should I be concerned? Do I need to file an amendment or something to fix this? Or am I overthinking this whole situation? Thanks for any help!

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19 comments

CosmicCrusader

•8M

Don't panic! This is a common issue that's relatively easy to address. Since your Social Security Number is correct, the IRS will still be able to properly associate the return with your tax account. The SSN is actually the primary identifier the IRS uses, not your name. That said, it's still good practice to have your name match exactly what's on your Social Security card. You have a couple options here: 1) You can file Form 1040-X (amended return) to correct the spelling of your name, or 2) You can contact the IRS directly at 800-829-1040 to let them know about the error and ask how they prefer you handle it. In most cases, they'll make a note in your file. For future reference, always double-check your personal information before your tax preparer submits your return!

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CosmicCrusader

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You generally have 3 years from the date you filed your original return to submit a Form 1040-X, so there's no rush. As for audit concerns, a simple name correction is extremely unlikely to trigger any additional scrutiny. The IRS understands that minor errors happen, and correcting them shows you're being diligent. Just make sure when you file the 1040-X that you're only amending the name information and not making any changes to income or deductions, as those would be reviewed more carefully.

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Chloe Robinson

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Chloe Robinson

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Anastasia Kozlov

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Sean Flanagan

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NebulaNinja

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Each state has its own process, but most are actually simpler than the federal correction. For example, in many states you can just call their tax department directly and they'll note the correction in their system - no paperwork needed. Some states have online portals where you can submit a correction request. Just make sure to check soon if you're expecting a state refund, as the name mismatch could delay processing. If you've already received your state refund, it's likely less urgent but still worth fixing to avoid issues in future years.

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Isabella Oliveira

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Just wanted to add my experience here - I had the exact same issue two years ago with my middle initial being wrong on my return (used "J" instead of "G"). I was worried sick about it, but it turned out to be no big deal at all. I called the IRS directly (yes, it took forever to get through) and the agent told me that as long as the SSN matched, they could process the return without any issues. She made a notation in my file about the correct spelling and said I didn't need to file an amendment unless I wanted to for my own records. The key thing is that your SSN is correct - that's really what they use to match everything up in their system. Your refund (if you're getting one) should process normally, and you won't have any problems with future returns as long as you make sure the name is spelled correctly going forward. One tip: if you do want to get it officially corrected, I'd recommend calling rather than filing a 1040-X. It's faster and saves you the paperwork. Just be prepared for a long wait time on the phone!

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