Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2012 15:25:06 GMT -5
I came across this today and thought those of us in Amurka might find it of interest.
Discuss?
"Social Security -
For those who will actually understand the truth...
This is what the SSN office sent me after i requested some proof of the law requiring a SSN Number...
TEH2B
PK3027
February 2, 2006
xxxx Avenue South
XXXX, XXXXX _
Dear Mr._
This is in response to your letter requesting the law that requires the use of a Social Security number.
The Social Security Act does not require a person to have a Social Security number to live and work in the United States, nor does it require a Social Security number simply
for the purpose of having one. However, if someone works without a Social Security number, we cannot properly credit the earnings for the work performed, and the worker may lose any potential entitlement to Social Security benefits.
Other laws require people to have and use Social Security numbers for specific purposes.
For example, the Internal Revenue Code (26 V.S,c. 6109 ( and applicable regulations (26 CFR 301 .6109-I(does require a person to gel and use a Social Security number on tax
documents and to furnish the number to any other person or institution (such as an employer or a bank) that is required to provide the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
information about payments to that person. There are penalties for failure to do so. The IRS also requires employers to report Social Security numbers with employees' earnings.
In addition, people filing tax returns for taxable years after December 31 ,1994, generally must include the Social Security number of each dependent.
The Privacy Act regulates the use of Social Security numbers by government agencies.
They may require a Social Security number only if a law or regulation either orders or authorizes them to do so. Agencies are required to disclose the authorizing law or
regulation. If the request has no legal basis, the person may refuse to provide the number and still receive the agency's services. However, the law does not apply to private sector organizations. Such an organization can refuse its services to anyone who does not provide the number on request.
We hope you find this information helpful.
Sincerely,
Annie White
Associate Commissioner
Office of Public Inquiries"
Discuss?
"Social Security -
For those who will actually understand the truth...
This is what the SSN office sent me after i requested some proof of the law requiring a SSN Number...
TEH2B
PK3027
February 2, 2006
xxxx Avenue South
XXXX, XXXXX _
Dear Mr._
This is in response to your letter requesting the law that requires the use of a Social Security number.
The Social Security Act does not require a person to have a Social Security number to live and work in the United States, nor does it require a Social Security number simply
for the purpose of having one. However, if someone works without a Social Security number, we cannot properly credit the earnings for the work performed, and the worker may lose any potential entitlement to Social Security benefits.
Other laws require people to have and use Social Security numbers for specific purposes.
For example, the Internal Revenue Code (26 V.S,c. 6109 ( and applicable regulations (26 CFR 301 .6109-I(does require a person to gel and use a Social Security number on tax
documents and to furnish the number to any other person or institution (such as an employer or a bank) that is required to provide the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
information about payments to that person. There are penalties for failure to do so. The IRS also requires employers to report Social Security numbers with employees' earnings.
In addition, people filing tax returns for taxable years after December 31 ,1994, generally must include the Social Security number of each dependent.
The Privacy Act regulates the use of Social Security numbers by government agencies.
They may require a Social Security number only if a law or regulation either orders or authorizes them to do so. Agencies are required to disclose the authorizing law or
regulation. If the request has no legal basis, the person may refuse to provide the number and still receive the agency's services. However, the law does not apply to private sector organizations. Such an organization can refuse its services to anyone who does not provide the number on request.
We hope you find this information helpful.
Sincerely,
Annie White
Associate Commissioner
Office of Public Inquiries"