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Is There Some Way To Find Out Who Used My SSN?

Just trying to find out about who's using my social security number ? I don't make enough to file taxes , I live with my son and he has been able to use me on his taxes, this year he tried to and was declined saying someo one else used me, there is no one that could , so is there some way to find out whom did ? I'm not sure but isn't that fraud. That's money my son could use.
Thank You Rita

Hi Rita,

My only area of expertise is Social Security benefits, so I can't help you with tax issues. If someone is working under your Social Security number, though, you should report that fact to Social Security. They should then conduct an investigation. You can check your Social Security earnings history by setting up a mySocialSecurity account: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/.

Best, Jerry

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Aug 4 2020 - 7:34am
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