This is a mess. Any information on where to start undoing this is appreciated.
2007-10-23 04:56:19 · 8 answers · asked by Lucky's Geist 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Since they are twins, the birthdate does not create an issue. The returns have been filed with the numbers swapped for several years. There has never been any problem and the returns have never been flagged because of the swap. This was noticed only recently when one of the twins saw that the SSN on an ID card did not match the social security card. The two have had their numbers swapped on documents for several years.
2007-10-23 05:13:57 · update #1
I am assuming they are not filing their own tax returns, but are dependants on yours. In this case there would be no problem. The IRS basically only matches last names and birthdates with SS#. So just file accurately in the future and there should be no problems.
2007-10-23 06:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could file an amended return showing the corrections. The numbers wouldn't change.
If you tried to efile and your return was rejected because the names didn't match the numbers, then you need to file a return, not an amended return. You could call the IRS and check whether your return was accepted. If you got a letter from them about the discrepancy in names and numbers, respond to the letter and explain what happened. You'll be OK.
2007-10-23 05:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will probably be notified that the social security numbers don't match the name or birthdate... Just file an amended return. It's very simple to do and should correct any problems.
2007-10-23 05:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The last names of the children will match the social security numbers so the error will go unnoticed. Unless you receive an inquiry about it do nothing.
2007-10-23 05:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call an IRS agent asap to work it out. They will help you in fixing the SS mix up. if you did your taxes at H&R block or some place like that, just call them and let them know they can fix it. Also you could let is ride and risk no one figuring it out. Though I wouldn't recommend that because then you will be at risk for an audit for the next seven years if they find it. good luck.
2007-10-23 05:44:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is a very unserious "mess". As others have said, ignore it. If you went to the bother of trying to correct it, your bottom line tax would be unchanged anyway.
2007-10-24 05:13:42 · answer #6 · answered by r_kav 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confident, the two certainly one of you want a social protection variety. Your spouse desires one and he or she can bypass to the SSN place of work and document for it. there remains time to satisfy the cut-off date ( 04.17.2012)
2017-01-04 08:15:48 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the people that did the taxes for you, they might be able to tell you what to do and help you.
2007-10-23 05:05:27 · answer #8 · answered by mma 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋