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Social Security Number, Tax Identification Number
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Social Security Number:
What is a Social Security Card?
A Social Security number and card is used by the government to keep track of
earnings and witholdings. The Social Security witholdings are disbursed to
people who have retired or are disabled.
Why is a Social Security Card important?
It is needed before you can obtain other things. For example, you cannot open
most checking accounts or get a credit card without a social security card. Many
organizations and schools use this number to identify people.
Steps:
- Locate the Social Security Office in your area.
- Stop by your local office to get an application or download a printable
application from the Social Security Administration Web site.
- Bring the application and supporting documents to your local office.
You cannot mail the application. Most importantly, you will need to provide
proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status, which means bringing your visa
or green card. You will also need a document that proves your age and who you
are. A birth certificate or a school record is suitable. Driver's license,
Marriage or divorce record, Military records, Employer ID card, Adoption record,
Insurance policy , Passport , Health Insurance card (not a Medicare card) and
School ID card are all other forms that can be used for identification. They
must be original documents or certified copies of the documents.
- Wait for your card.
You will receive the card by mail in a few weeks. Be sure to give them a
correct address. If you do not have a permanent address, use the address of a
friend or your business address.
Your social security number is a unique
identification. As a lawfully admitted alien with INS permission to work in the
U.S., you need a Social Security Online:. Also, if you are an alien who may not
work, and are living in the U.S., federal laws require you to have a Social
Security number to - be claimed as a dependent on a tax return, or enlist in the
U.S. military service.
You may be required to have a Social Security
Number for other reasons. State and local laws, conforming with federal law, may
require you to give a Social Security number--even if you don't have permission
to work. The Social Security Act permits state and local governments to use the
Social Security number to administer laws related to: taxes, general public
assistance, driver's license, or registration of motor vehicles.
Tax Identification Number
If you don't have a valid work visa (like H1 and
you are a dependent), you cannot get an SSN. To claim tax benefits you can
apply/get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). To obtain a TIN ,
you must complete IRS Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer
Identification Number.
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