Social Security number update
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Social Security number update
Before I send this
- I talked to an immigration lawyer or accredited representative on ________
- I have my Social Security card and work papers
- I kept a copy of everything
Letter
Date: ____________
To: ____________________ (HR or payroll)
I now have a Social Security number. Please update my payroll and tax records with it. I can bring my Social Security card and any documents federal law requires. Please tell me in writing what you need.
Name: ____________________ Employee ID: ________ Signature: ____________________
After I send it
- Sent on ________ by ________
- New W-4 and DE 4 done on ________
- Pay stub shows new number on ________
- Letter to IRS to combine ITIN records sent on ________
- Anything bad happened? Date and what: ________ (file within 1 year)
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