Changes to your last name

Maria from Tulsa, OK asks,
Q: Do I need to change my maiden name to my married name on my Social Security card for my husband and I to file jointly?

A: You can file under the ''Married Filing Jointly'' status without changing your name with the Social Security Administration. However, be sure to show your maiden name on the tax return instead of your married name.

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