Marriage or Divorce — Check Your Social Security Number
Newlyweds and the recently divorced should make sure that names on their tax returns match those registered with the Social Security Administration (SSA). A mismatch between a name on the tax return and a Social Security number (SSN) could unexpectedly increase a tax bill or reduce the size of any refund.
For newlyweds, the tax scenario can begin when the bride says "I do" and takes her husband's surname, but doesn't tell the SSA about the name change. If the couple files a joint tax return with her new name, the IRS computers will not be able to match the new name with the SSN. This could result in tax assessments or even an audit since the IRS may be under the impression that you are simply evading taxes.
Similarly, after a divorce, a woman who had taken her husband's name and had made that change known to the SSA should contact the SSA if she reassumes a previous name. Failure to take this action can lead to audits. Can you imagine going through an audit with your former spouse?
It's easy to inform the SSA of a name change by filing Form SS-5 at a local SSA office. It usually takes two weeks to have the change verified. The form is available on the agency's Web site, www.ssa.gov, by calling toll free 1-800-772-1213 and at local offices. The SSA Web site provides the addresses of local offices.
Richard Chapo is CEO of http://www.businesstaxrecovery.com - Obtaining tax refunds for small businesses by finding overlooked tax deductions and credits through a free tax return review.
Related Articles:
Florida Attorneys Help You File Personal Injury Lawsuit in Florida
What is a personal injury lawsuit It is nothing but a tool through which personal injury victims can apply their rights and take legal steps against the person or organization whose carelessness devastated their life
Getting an Attorney / Lawyer for an Asbestos Mesothelioma Lawsuit
There are several things you must remember when you are entering into an asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit, but the most important of these is to get a good attorney / lawyer to help you. The right attorney / lawyer for an asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit has two qualities which can help you a lot:
David Perecman Selected in National Law Journal Hall of Fame - Personal Injury Attorneys NYC
Honored as one of New York's top construction accident lawyers, Perecman has been recognized for achievements in many other publications that feature the leading or top New York Lawyers (http://perecman.com/?pageId=378&rowId=14066)
Fresno Family Law Attorney Says Collaborative Law Can Provide Smoother and More Affordable Divorce
Fresno family law attorney Erin Rhames-Childs says collaborative law can help people can reduce the conflict and cost of divorce litigation.
Lawyer Press Release Distribution Service JusticeNewsFlash.com Introduces Attorney Susan Ramsey as Legal News Contributor
Legal newswire service JusticeNewsFlash.com adds South Florida based Personal Injury Lawyer Susan Ramsey as a legal news contributor / mesothelioma news editorial board consultant.
Mayberry/Rich, Tampa Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorneys Announce Grand Opening
Attorneys Jason M. Mayberry and Jeffrey M. Rich today announce plans for the grand opening of Mayberry/Rich, a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law Firm in downtown Tampa. The firm specializes in DUI, general Misdemeanor and Felony offenses, in addition to plaintiff's Personal Injury suits in the Tampa Bay area and its surrounding counties. Mayberry and Rich are former law school roommates that dreamed of opening their own law firm together and are seeing that dream become a reality today.
Free Access to Legal Articles from Chicago Personal Injury Attorney
Clifford Law Offices offers a series of legal articles based upon real-life cases, free to the public for educational purposes. An example abstract is shown, with a link to the full article, which discusses the implications of the case. Clifford Law Offices is ranked one of the top Chicago personal injury law firms.