2006-07-18 15:33:05 · 5 answers · asked by DIANA C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
You need one for any hope of deduction. You should have gotten a form in the hospital to fill out to request one. If you didn't, you can go to a local social security office and get one. You will need their birth certificate, and your proof of identification, and they will issue one to the newborn.
I completed the form in the hospital the day after my daughter was born, and 2 months later, I got her card in the mail.
Hope this helps!
2006-07-18 15:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a social security card is usually issed after a birth certificate is established. It comes in the mail after the birth cerificate which is about 6-8 weeks.
If you need proof if it for something see if you get something form your social security administration stating that an application for a social security card has been made.
But if the birth certificate is not made yet, the social secuirty office won't have the application. YOu have to be acknowledged as a person before you can get a social security card.
If the baby is a newborn you won't need the social for last year's taxes. There is nothing you can claim ( other than 2005 medical bills) in 2005 taxes that happended in 2006.
Most agencies will give you time to get your legal documents.
If you don't get it in about 8 weeks contact your social security office. I live in PA and our application is sent not by us.
2006-07-18 22:39:22 · answer #2 · answered by lala<3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get one as soon as possible for tax reasons. There is a grace period, but it's a good idea to apply for it as soon as you can. This way you won't have a problem getting the tax credit for your child. I'm not sure what the grace period is, you can probably call the IRS or check their website for details.
2006-07-18 22:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by siamcatp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you plan on getting a tax deduction from the IRS. Their number has to be put on the tax form.
2006-07-18 22:37:25 · answer #4 · answered by shepherd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep... as soon as you can. If I remember correctly, a few years ago they started requiring ss number on tax returns. So if you want that deduction + the child credit, you need to get one.
track ya from cradle to grave they do
2006-07-18 22:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋