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My name is filed out properly in contact information but before filing it has my old name on. How do I change this when all the info is correct on t4s and in turbo tax?

 
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My name is filed out properly in contact information but before filing it has my old name on. How do I change this when all the info is correct on t4s and in turbo tax?

We can guide you to update your name on TurboTax Online. Please follow the steps presented below: 

  1. On your TurboTax Online return, go to the left side and click on "My info"
  2. On "My info", you will see a list of options. Go down and click on "Personal Information". This Option will start with your name plus "personal information"
  3. You will find all your personal information. You can either remove your middle name and or edit any related information.
  4. Once you finish updating, click on "Continue" to save your changes.
  5. By pressing “Summary” on the left side of your TurboTax Online return, you will be able to view the changes made.

 

TurboTax Desktop:

Log in to TurboTax CD/Download and click on Introduction in the left menu. Then click Personal Info to correct your name. 

 

For further information, please see our TurboTax FAQ: Advising the CRA of a Name Change.

 

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