1402. What precautions should be taken when using SSN's?

Careful use of SSN's helps ensure that your earnings are properly credited. The following steps should be taken:

1. Employers should ask each employee to provide the name and SSN as it appears on the Social Security card;

2. Employers should be careful to correctly record each employee's number; and

3. If you are self-employed, you should accurately record your SSN on your Federal tax reports and returns.

Last Revised: March, 2001