Correcting a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

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Taxpayer or

To correct the taxpayer or spouse SSN or ITIN, follow these steps to correct it:

  1. Go to the Name and Address screen.
  2. Fix the SSN or ITIN entry that appears in the Social Security Number field.
  3. Click Save.

To correct a dependent’s SSN or ITIN:

  1. Go to Federal Taxes > Dependents.
  2. Select the dependent.
  3. On the Your Dependent page, correct the SSN or ITIN.
  4. Click Save.

Locked SSN Field

Once a has been filed, the SSN field on the Name and Address screen is locked. If you need to correct an SSN after filing the return, contact customer support for assistance. See Contacting Support for support options.

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