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Error
The name and/or Social Security number (SSN) of your spouse, on your Form 1040 is missing or does not match IRS records.
Solution
If your tax return indicates Married Filing Jointly
- Make sure you have entered the spouse information on page 1 of form 1040
- Inspect the spouse's last name and SSN for accuracy
- If recently married, the database may be expecting the spouse's maiden name
If your tax return indicates Married Filing Separately
- Enter your spouses' first and last name in the spaces provided, directly below where you indicate "Married Filing Separately" (at the top of page 1 of Form 1040). Do not enter the spouse first and last name in the same space. Use both spaces and place the spouse’s last name in the second space.
- Make sure you have entered your spouses' SSN in the area designated for the spouse SSN. (This is the same area used when filing jointly, per the Form 1040 Instructions)
- Inspect the spouse's last name and SSN for accuracy
- If recently married, the database may be expecting the spouse's prior last name
See the Line-By-Line Instructions for Form 1040
If everything is correct, contact the Social Security Administration.
Make your changes, based on the information you get from SSA.
Make the correction(s) and resubmit.
If you are making a payment, you may have to re-date Step 3, Payment Options.
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