Can I change my married name to my maiden name?
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Can I change my married name to my maiden name?
If you are seeking to revert to using your maiden name, you must present originals or certified copies of your marriage and birth certificates to any Government department or organisation where your surname is registered. A fee may also be payable to each department or organisation to register the change.
Can a name change delay tax refund?
A name change can have an impact on taxes. All the names on a taxpayer’s tax return must match Social Security Administration records. A name mismatch can delay a tax refund.
Should I wait to change my name until after I file my taxes?
In general, you should wait a minimum of ten (10) days after the Social Security Administration changes your records before you file your tax return. This leaves enough time for your name to be changed across all the databases used by the IRS when they verify your info.
Do I have to notify the IRS of a name change?
Taxpayers should notify the Social Security Administration of a name change ASAP. When a taxpayer files their taxes, the IRS checks SSA records to ensure names and social security numbers on the forms match. Failing to report a name change.
Will a name change affect my stimulus payment?
Make sure the IRS has your correct name. If you married, remarried, or divorced and changed your name, or legally changed your name for another reason since filing your last tax return, you may experience a delay in receiving your payment.
How do you notify the IRS of a name change?
Apply for an ATIN by filing Form W-7A, and file this form with the IRS. After a name change, file Form SS-5 PDF. The form is available on SSA.gov or by calling
How long does it take for Social Security to update a name change?
two to six weeks
Does your social security card have to match your license?
All applicants for a driver license and/or identification (DL/ID) card must submit his/her social security number to DMV. The name and birth date you provide on your DL/ID card application must match the name and birth date the SSA has for you in its database.
