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My son last name is spelled wrong on my tax returns that I have already submitted

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Best answer by RachelW33

If your son's last name is spelled wrong on your tax returns that you have already submitted, the IRS may Reject your return.  The IRS matches the first four letters of the last name with the Social Security Number; therefore, your return will only reject if the first four letters of your son's last name are incorrect.

If you receive an email from TurboTax that your return has been rejected, you will simply need to login to your return, correct the spelling of your son's last name, and then resubmit your returns.

You can also track your status here:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/wheres-my-refund/.

[Edited 01.28.2019|10:54 AM]

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RachelW33
RachelW33Answer
June 6, 2019

If your son's last name is spelled wrong on your tax returns that you have already submitted, the IRS may Reject your return.  The IRS matches the first four letters of the last name with the Social Security Number; therefore, your return will only reject if the first four letters of your son's last name are incorrect.

If you receive an email from TurboTax that your return has been rejected, you will simply need to login to your return, correct the spelling of your son's last name, and then resubmit your returns.

You can also track your status here:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/wheres-my-refund/.

[Edited 01.28.2019|10:54 AM]

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Employee
June 6, 2019
Actually, it MAY reject but it may not.  If it does then do what RachelW said.  If the return is accepted then do nothing.  But when you do next year's taxes, fix the incorrect carryover before submitting.
March 10, 2022

My son name is ayden Anthony basora banegas and I put it down on my tax return

Ayden Anthony basora banagas

SForrestLO
March 10, 2022

Please see this Turbo Tax FAQ on when to amend.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/do-i-need-to-amend/00/27607

 

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February 8, 2024

I have a question !! 
I know this thread is from 3 years ago but I’m not sure how to ask a new question …

 

 

so I spelled one of my daughters last name wrong! It’s only one letter off! It’s 5 letters total and I got the 4th letter wrong ! And it’s been over 48 hours and it still says pending ! What do I do? If there is anything I can do.

Employee
February 8, 2024

No----just keep waiting.  The misspelled name will not likely be a problem, but if the e-file is rejected you can fix it and re-file.  Do not do anything now.  You cannot make changes to a return that is pending.  And there are plenty of e-files that are taking more than 48 hours.

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