So its the end of the year now and I still haven't changed my name

Summerbride04 Posted: Dec 22, 2004 09:53 AM

So its the end of the year now and I still haven't changed my name

or my marital status at my job. I did the whole SS and driver's license change buy my job still has me w/my maiden name and single status. Is this going to be a problem when I file for my taxes?

kptoys Posted: Dec 22, 2004 10:13 AM

Re: So its the end of the year now and I still haven't changed my name

It shouldnt be because its all based on your SS #. Your single status MAY help you get more money back because you are taxed at a higher rate claiming S-1 than someone claiming M-1

jen110704 Posted: Dec 22, 2004 10:56 AM

Re: So its the end of the year now and I still haven't changed my name

Our accountant advised me to hold off on changing my name until the new year. We may get more money back filing as single.

SeptWed Posted: Dec 22, 2004 01:18 PM

Re: So its the end of the year now and I still haven't changed my name

Posted by jen110704

Our accountant advised me to hold off on changing my name until the new year. We may get more money back filing as single.

Is this legal to do?

kpny622 Posted: Dec 22, 2004 01:47 PM

Re: So its the end of the year now and I still haven't changed my name

Posted by SeptWed

Posted by jen110704

Our accountant advised me to hold off on changing my name until the new year. We may get more money back filing as single.

Is this legal to do?

It has to be. What about all the women who NEVER change their name?

jen110704 Posted: Dec 22, 2004 02:21 PM

Re: So its the end of the year now and I still haven't changed my name

He said this is the only year I can do this.
He'll work it out both ways & see which way we get back more $$$.

tourist Posted: Dec 22, 2004 02:51 PM

Re: So its the end of the year now and I still haven't changed my name

Posted by kpny622

Posted by SeptWed

Posted by jen110704

Our accountant advised me to hold off on changing my name until the new year. We may get more money back filing as single.

Is this legal to do?

It has to be. What about all the women who NEVER change their name?

Well, its legal to file without changing your name, but I thought you had to file as married, or at least 'married but filling separetely'--that is an option on the top of the forms.