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Can you refuse to give Social Security number?
Yes, you can refuse unless you’re legally required to provide your Social Security number (SSN). However, there’s also no law preventing businesses from asking for it or refusing you service if you don’t provide it.
What happens if a Social Security number does not match?
If it does not match, ask your employee to provide you with the exact information as it is shown on the employee’s Social Security card. If the information matches the employee’s card, ask your employee to check with any local Social Security office to resolve the issue.
What is a Social Security discrepancy?
That notification indicates that according to Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records, the name you reported on your FAFSA does not correspond with the social security number you have on the SSA’s database.
What happens if your employer has the wrong Social Security number?
The employer is instructed to provide correct information to the SSA within 60 days. An employer may be fined $50 by the IRS for each time incorrect information is provided. The IRS may also levy a $50 fine on any employee who does not furnish a correct SSN to his or her employer.
How do I correct a mistake on my Social Security?
To seek correction of information related to individual records, benefits, or earnings, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 or contact us. The Social Security Administration has received no requests for correction to information under Section 515.
How do I complain about Social Security?
Call us toll- free at 1-800-772-1213 or at our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, if you’re deaf or hard of hearing. If you need to speak to a person, we can answer your calls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Can I refuse to give my Social Security Number (SSN)?
Yes, you can refuse unless you’re legally required to provide your Social Security number (SSN). However, there’s also no law preventing businesses from asking for it or refusing you service if you don’t provide it.
Can a business ask for your Social Security number without permission?
However, there’s also no law preventing businesses from asking for it or refusing you service if you don’t provide it. If a business requests your SSN, you can always speak with a manager or ask if there’s an alternate ID you can provide (such as a driver’s license number).
What do I do if my Social Security number fails to verify?
What to do if an SSN fails to verify Follow these steps for each SSN that failed verification: Compare the failed SSN with your employment records. If you made a typographical error, correct the error and resubmit the corrected data.
Can the government force you to give up your Social Security number?
The Social Security Administration and the IRS have a right to insist on your SSN but most other government agencies typically do not. The Privacy Act of 1974 in fact compels government agencies to inform you if you are legally obligated to comply with their request for a Social Security number.