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March 2003

Employees Who Have Incorrect Social Security Numbers—

What Is Your Responsibility to Prevent Mismatches?

Have you received a "no match" letter from the Social Security Administration? In an effort to correct errors and properly credit workers' earnings, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun working in association with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The IRS recently announced they would begin to fine employers up to $50.00 per copy of Form W-2 with mismatched names and Social Security numbers submitted. The SSA is sending letters to certain employers with a list of employees whose names or Social Security numbers on their W-2 Forms do not match SSA records.

What should you do if you receive a no-match letter? What can you do to ensure receipt of correct social security information? Check out our Issue of the Month, Make No Mistake About the Identity of Your Employees—The IRS Addresses the Social Security Mismatch Issue posted on our website, www.krukowski.com, for recommended courses of action an employer should take upon receipt of a no-match letter and what steps should be taken to prevent being provided incorrect information in the first place.
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