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Change Your Name? See How it Affects Your Taxes

Be sure know what to do with your taxes if you changed your name.

Is the pressure of Tax Day getting you down?

With April 15 mere days away, the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accounts wants to help taxpayers as they finalize their returns. Be sure to check Patch every day to catch the latest tip.

Today’s tip:

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Was there a recent name change for you or your dependents? File form SS-5 before filing your tax returns using the new name. For more information, head to www.ssa.gov.

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