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If your marital status changed recently, you will want to make sure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration.
Here are four facts from the IRS for recently married or divorced taxpayers. Following these steps will help avoid problems when you file your tax return.
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If you took your spouse's last name or if both spouses hyphenate their last names, you may run into complications if you don't notify the SSA. When newlyweds file a tax return using their new last names, IRS computers can't match the new name with their Social Security Number.
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If you were recently divorced and changed back to your previous last name, you'll also need to notify the SSA of this name change.
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Informing the SSA of a name change is a snap; you'll just need to file a Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card at your local SSA office.
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Form SS-5 is available on SSA's Web site at www.socialsecurity.gov, by calling 800-772-1213 or at local offices. It usually takes about two weeks to have the change verified. |
