Social Security Earnings Statement

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Dory Sutker

Social Security Earning Statement
If you are a worker or former worker over the age of 25, chances are good that you have received a social security statement. This statement is a record of the earnings on which you have paid social security taxes during your working years. It also includes a summary of the estimated benefits you and you family may receive as a result of your earnings.

These statements are automatically mailed to workers (and former workers) on an annual basis. You should review it carefully to make sure that all the information is correct. Make sure your name and date of birth are correct. Also check to insure that all your jobs are listed. Employer errors could keep you from getting all the Social Security benefits you have earned so it is important to identify and report mistakes as soon as possible.

If you did not receive a statement or if you want to request another one, you can do so using an online form. Simply visit www.ssa.gov. Your earning statement will be sent to you by US mail in 2-4 weeks. You will need to have the following information available:
name as shown on your Social Security card
Social security number
Your date of birth
Your place of birth
Your mother’s maiden name

If you automatically receive a statement each year, requesting a statement will stop your next scheduled mailing. You will receive the automatic statement the following year.

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