What happens if I put the wrong Social Security number on my tax return?

Entering an incorrect Social Security Numbers If any of the SSNs on your tax return are incorrect, the IRS will reject your return. Besides the hassle of fixing and resubmitting your return, there’s another reason to get SSNs correct the first time.

What happens if you use the wrong Social Security?

The employer is instructed to provide correct information to the SSA within 60 days. An employer may be fined $50 by the IRS for each time incorrect information is provided. The IRS may also levy a $50 fine on any employee who does not furnish a correct SSN to his or her employer.

Can I file my taxes if my Social Security number is wrong on my w2?

Document any action you take to obtain the correct name or SSN and continue to report the employee’s earnings using the SSN given to you. If you receive a corrected name or SSN from the employee after you filed the Form W-2, submit a Form W-2C to make the correction.

How can I correct my Social Security number wrong?

To correct a Form W-2 you have already submitted, file a Form W-2c with a separate Form W-3c for each year needing correction. File a Form W-3c whenever you file a Form W-2c, even if you are only filing a Form W-2c to correct an employee’s name or Social Security number (SSN).

Will the IRS catch my mistake?

Remember that the IRS will catch many errors itself For example, if the mistake you realize you’ve made has to do with math, it’s no big deal: The IRS will catch and automatically fix simple addition or subtraction errors. And if you forgot to send in a document, the IRS will usually reach out in writing to request it.

Can you change your Social Security number?

You can’t change your Social Security number simply because your card has been lost or stolen, or to avoid bankruptcy or legitimate debts. The only other reasons Social Security will consider assigning a new number are: Sequential numbers assigned to members of your family are causing confusion.

What is the most common cause of mismatched SSN?

Check for Clerical Errors What’s the most common reason for an unmatched Social Security Number? A typo! Before anything else, check the unmatched SSNs against your copies of I-9 employment eligibility and identity documents. (Now’s also a great time to audit your employee filing and recordkeeping procedures!)

Can I amend my tax return if I already filed?

If you need to make a change or adjustment on a return already filed, you can file an amended return. Use Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, and follow the instructions.

How can I speak to a person at the IRS?

How to speak directly to an IRS agent

  1. Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 during their support hours.
  2. Select your language, pressing 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
  3. Press 2 for questions about your personal income taxes.
  4. Press 1 for questions about a form already filed or a payment.
  5. Press 3 for all other questions.

Does IRS and Social Security share information?

The IRS may therefore share information with SSA about social security and Medicare tax liability if necessary to establish the taxpayer’s liability. This provision does not allow the IRS to disclose your tax information to SSA for any other reason.

Can I refile my taxes if I made a mistake?

If you want to make changes after the original tax return has been filed, you must file an amended tax return using a special form called the 1040-X, entering the corrected information and explaining why you are changing what was reported on your original return. You don’t have to redo your entire return, either.