Help about tax return?

Question

Hi! I'm a Jamaican citizen who was on a Work and Travel program last summer 2006 in North Carolina and before I left I filled out my tax return forms. The problem is I didn't receive my social security number although I did apply for one. My employer told me he would mail my tax return document and my social security card to me when he gets them. He also told me that he would file for my tax return in January 2007. I got the document that stated my tax return were filed in February but all now I haven't received my social security card. Is this going to prevent me from getting my tax return money? I'm currently a Permananet resident in Canada

Answer 1

This sounds like the employer was not giving you reliable information. You would have needed a SS number before working and also to file the proper tax return. In addition if he withheld SS and Medicare he would have no way of reporting it to the government without a SS number. If you got something which indicated that a return was filed you should look on that document and see if there is a SS number. He should have provided you with a W-2 form in Jan. of 2007.

Answer 2

I got this answer from the social security web site. Which is ssa.gov
If you do not receive your card, please contact your Social Security field office to get a replacement card. To get a replacement, you will have to resubmit your evidence of identity and U.S. citizenship, or your lawful immigration status and authority to work.Social Security has a toll-free number that operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday: 1-800-772-1213.
As for your tax return contact IRS at this number and they should be able to tell you the status of your return
Live Telephone Assistance
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time). When calling, you may ask questions to help you prepare your tax return, or ask about a notice you have received.Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Employers do not apply for SSNs for their employees. You have to apply for that in person at a Social Security office. The card would be mailed to the address on your application.

Additionally employers do not file tax returns on behalf of their employees. You have to file your returns yourself as they require your signature on them.

It sounds as if you were scammed by a dishonest employer.

Answer 5

Sounds to me like you have been taken by the employer who was such a nice guy. I doubt seriously any taxes were ever paid on your behalf without some kind of identifying number.

Answer 6

i wish i'll trade you my $450 bill for your return