Terry D EA Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Here is some good information from NAPT. Some of you may have been aware of this change but I just read it. This will reduce rejected returns. Terry D. Tax Returns With an ITIN/SSN Mismatch Can be E-Filed Tax returns filed with an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) reporting wages paid are required to show the social security number (SSN) under which the wages were earned. This creates an identification number (ITIN/SSN) mismatch. In the past, these returns could only be filed on paper. The IRS can now accept these returns electronically. The following steps should be taken when filing these returns: Use the taxpayer's correct ITIN as the identifying number at the top of Form 1040. When inputting W-2 information, the SSN should be entered exactly as shown on the Form W-2 issued by the em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks for that reminder, Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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