Is there a process at the Social Security to determine if someone else is using your Social Security number?

Answer 1

No, how would they know it was someone else?

If you have any indication that this is happening, you should contact them though.

Answer 2

To determine if another person is using your SSN for employment, request a statement of your Social Security earnings that have been posted to your account. Here is the link:

https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps6z/isss/main.html

You fill it out online and they mail you the report. Notify them of any discrepancies.

To determine if another person is using your SSN on an income tax return, you would need to file your return. The IRS will find out if there is a duplicate and reject the duplicate. If your return is the second submitted, then your return will be rejected and you will have to mail in your return. If your return is not rejected, it is possible that another person has tried to submit a tax return using your number, and you would not be notified.

Answer 3

You'll know when you file a tax return if someone is using yours for employment since the IRS will come looking to you for the taxes on the income that they earned. This is a bit scary, but is easily rectified. I've been through it twice and clearing it with the IRS was pretty much a non-event.

Answer 4

Well, I would think so. You'd just have to formally request a history of your earnings.

Oddly, if this is happening, it can only add to your SS earnings for a given period.

Always good to lock these down though. Be sure your account has the right informaiton, too.