Other Topics

Fraud

1. What should I do if I think someone is using my Social Security number?
2. What should I do if I get a call claiming there's a problem with my Social Security number or record?
3. Does Social Security send emails to the public?
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Representative Payees

1. How can I report my wages online if I am receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both?
2. What is Advance Designation?
3. Can I get a verification letter for a beneficiary?
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Appointed Representatives

1. How can a representative help me with my Social Security claim?

Noncitizens

1. Can noncitizens receive Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security (SSI)?

Death Records

1. Can you provide a copy of a deceased person’s Social Security number application for genealogical research?
2. Where can I get a copy of the Death Master File?
3. What should I do if I am incorrectly listed as deceased in Social Security’s records?

Prisoners

1. Can prisoners get Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments?
2. If I am arrested while on parole or probation, will my benefits stop?
3. Can I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) before my planned released from a prison or other institution?

General Questions

1. How can I get help from Social Security?
2. How do I correct my earnings record?
3. How can I get help to buy food?
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Taxes

1. Must I pay taxes on Social Security benefits?
2. How can I get a copy of my wage and tax statements (Form W-2)?
3. What is the current maximum amount of taxable earnings for Social Security?
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Credits

1. How do I correct my earnings record?
2. Can I apply work overseas to my U.S. Social Security record?
3. Can I contribute money to Social Security to earn extra credits?
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Funding

1. What are the Social Security Trust Funds?

Upload Documents

1. What is the Upload Documents application?
2. What are the acceptable File Criteria for Upload Documents?
3. What should I do if my Upload Documents request expires?
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