[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-1007":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"1007","Why is my dependent's last name important?","The IRS compares your dependent's Social Security number with your dependent's last name. If the two don't match their records, then they'll reject your e-filed tax return. \n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nThe IRS gets its information from the Social Security Administration, so you need to use the last name shown on your dependent's Social Security card. If you're uncertain which last name to enter for your child, go to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ssa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">Social Security Administration website,\u003Cspan class=\"append_external\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a>or call 1-800-772-1213 to find which name is recorded on your dependent's social security records.",1777391532357]