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Social Security Whistleblower interview

From Newsweek in June 2024 as per SSA:
On its website, the Social Security Administration wrote: "Lawfully present noncitizens of the United States who meet all eligibility requirements can qualify for Social Security benefits. This rule also applies to noncitizens authorized to work in the United States who got a Social Security number after December 2003."

Immigrants living in the U.S. legally can qualify for Social Security retirement benefits if they attain enough work credits over the course of their careers. To earn such credits, immigrants need to obtain a Social Security number and pay Social Security taxes.
Immigrants living in the country illegally are not eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, but those who entered the U.S. illegally before receiving temporary permission to stay may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits if they meet certain criteria. SSI benefits are distributed to people who have little or no income or resources, a disability, blindness, or attained the age of 65 or older."

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Cross-checking the IRS (tax returns) with SS (income) should reveal all types of types of fraudsters. If I had to guess, that’s probably Elon’s goal.
 
Social Security income is reported on a 1099. The IRS does a lot of matching of income reported on various 1099's to tax returns. I can't say for sure they are doing that now, but if not if would be a lack of resources because they have the information.
 
Social Security income is reported on a 1099. The IRS does a lot of matching of income reported on various 1099's to tax returns. I can't say for sure they are doing that now, but if not if would be a lack of resources because they have the information.
This is at the heart of their verification and collection efforts. There is a transcript for each taxpayer ID. It is all matched up through social security numbers.

Any good tax advisor will tell you to obtain a copy of your taxpayer transcript, which is usually ready by June following the tax year through the IRS website. That timing is a good reason to file for an extension, so you don't finalize your return until you see their hand.
 
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