What if my name is different on my W-2?

You do not need to change your name on your W-2 in Turbo Tax. As a side note your employer really should have changed your name on the W-2 since they could face a penalty for reporting a W-2 with a name and social that do not match. This isn’t your problem though and shouldn’t effect your ability to file your return.

Does the name on my W-2 matter?

Both your W-2 and your tax return must have your correct name. If your Social Security card does not show your correct name you should order a new card but proceed to file your taxes as normal. If your W-2 has the wrong name, you must ask your employer for a replacement and file the replacement W-2 with your taxes.

How do I change my last name on my W-2?

Answer: Contact your employer and institution and ask them to correct the forms to reflect your new name as it appears on your social security card. You can correct the name on copies of Form W-2 and Form 1099 that you use to file your return.

Do you change your W-2 when you get married?

3 – Update your W-4 and personal information at work. You definitely need to look at your W-4 and potentially change your withholding allowances. Your tax situation may look different now that you are married, so you want to make sure the right amount of taxes are withheld from each paycheck.

Can a married name be used on a W-2?

Filing Using Married Name. If you already notified the Social Security Administration to change your name to your married name, filing taxes using your married name is simple, even if you receive a W-2 with your maiden name on it. On the W-2, cross out your maiden name, and write in your married name before you file.

What happens if I Cross out my maiden name on my W2?

On the W-2, cross out your maiden name, and write in your married name before you file. The IRS will use the altered W-2 to check against Social Security records, and if the name and Social Security number on your returns agree with those in the SSA’s database, your returns are processed normally.

What happens if I Change my Name on my W-2?

The IRS will use the altered W-2 to check against Social Security records, and if the name and Social Security number on your returns agree with those in the SSA’s database, your returns are processed normally.

Can you file your taxes with a married name?

If you already notified the Social Security Administration to change your name to your married name, filing taxes using your married name is simple, even if you receive a W-2 with your maiden name on it.