Wrong middle initial on dependent - Federal accepted, State pending. Will this cause issues?
My federal return was accepted but state is still pending. Just noticed I put the wrong middle initial for my daughter on the forms. Starting to freak out about whether this will cause problems or delay everything.
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Javier Torres
Tax pro here - don't stress too much. The middle initial isn't typically a make-or-break detail for processing returns. The IRS mainly matches SSN, DOB, and first/last name. If everything else is correct, you should be fine.
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Natasha Volkova
•omg thank you so much for responding! 😅 That makes me feel way better
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Emma Davis
•actually had the same thing happen last year with my sons middle name. zero issues
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CosmicCaptain
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Malik Johnson
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CosmicCaptain
•100% legit! It basically reads your transcript and explains everything in plain english. Shows processing stages, identifies delays, gives estimated refund dates.
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Malik Johnson
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Isabella Ferreira
ur good fam, as long as the SSN matches ur chillin 🤙
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Ravi Sharma
Mine had my kids middle name completely wrong last year and it went thru fine. The state is just slow af rn
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Freya Thomsen
•facts. state be moving like molasses fr
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Omar Zaki
My states been pending for 3 weeks now smh. The middle initial thing is nbd tho
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AstroAce
Bruh state returns are a joke this year. I filed 6 weeks ago and still nothing...its not the middle initial trust
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Chloe Martin
•same boat here. state system is straight 🗑️
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Mia Alvarez
Don't worry about the middle initial! I work in tax prep and see this all the time. The IRS system primarily matches on SSN and first/last name - middle initials rarely cause rejections or delays. Your federal acceptance is a good sign that the core info is correct. State delays are super common this year, probably just their normal processing backlog. You should be totally fine! 👍
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StarSailor
•This is super reassuring! As someone new to filing taxes with dependents, I was starting to panic thinking one little mistake would mess everything up. Thanks for the professional insight - makes me feel way more confident about the whole process 😊
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Tasia Synder
As a newcomer to this community, I really appreciate seeing everyone share their experiences! This kind of reassurance is exactly what people need when they're stressed about tax issues. It's clear from all the responses that minor name discrepancies like middle initials aren't usually a problem - the consensus from tax pros and people with similar experiences is really helpful. Thanks for being such a supportive community!
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