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Changed last name on social sec unity card and drivers license..but w2 still has former last name.which do i use to file?

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January 31, 2021
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Recently changed last name to maiden name through SSA and DMV, but W2 stilled has married name.Which do I use to file taxes?

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npierson777

You should file using the name that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has on file for you. The name on the tax return and the name on a W-2 do not have to match. This is not an issue with the IRS as they compare against Social Security administration's records.