FUN TAX FACT FRIDAY: Believe it or not, one of the most common mistakes people make on their Form 1040 tax return is surprisingly simple:
#1 MISTAKE: Incorrect or missing Social Security Numbers (SSNs)
People often mistype their own SSN, their spouse’s, or their dependents’ SSNs. This can delay the processing of the return & affect things like claiming dependents or getting credits (like the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Tax Credit).