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Clear allWhat Is the SSA Social Security Number Verification Service?
SSNVS is a free SSA online tool for checking employee names and Social Security numbers against SSA records for W-2 reporting. It is for current or former employees only.
Read moreWhat Happened to SSA Employer Correction (EDCOR) Letters?
SSA stopped mailing EDCOR letters in April 2021. Employers now find name and number errors through SSA Business Services Online and fix them by filing Form W-2c.
Read moreWhen Must Employers File Form W-2 with the SSA?
Employers must file the SSA copy of each Form W-2 with Form W-3 by January 31 of the following year. Filers of 10 or more returns must file electronically.
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