What's a social security number? Is it given to you when you are born? What is it for? My parents say I don't have one but my little brother does. Do I need to get one too?
2006-06-14 11:52:43 · 4 answers · asked by Alej 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is a number issued by the social security administration to US citizens. Foreign nationals have a similar number used for taxes etc. You will need one before you can get a job. You also need one for your parents to claim you as an exemption on their taxes. You use this number when you file your taxes, when you get a job, when you apply for credit, when you apply for many government benefits and to draw your social security retirement when you retire. You can get more information here: http://www.ssa.gov/
2006-06-14 12:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
1.) A social security is a "barcode" for american citizens.
2.) Yes, but if you moved here from another country, you can obtain one through the state you live in.
3.) It helps businesses , banks, hospitals, and government institutions get a hold of important information so they can provide you with services and employment.
4.) If you plan to live in the U.S. for more than educational purposes, yes you do.
2006-06-14 12:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an identity number given to you by the government. You need it to get a job. You must pay into it in order to get your pension.
2006-06-14 12:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by Buffy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically it's your identity and yes, you need to get one. You will need it for all kinds of things, school, employment, etc.
2006-06-14 12:00:07 · answer #4 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋