onlinepayprograms

I’m aware of two programs, very legitimate programs, that require your social security number in addition to your usual personal information.  This is because these programs are complying with
U.S. tax law which requires them to report income paid to you if it’s above a certain amount.  Most programs state that they will send you a 1099 form if your earnings are greater than $600, and otherwise they do not report your earnings to the IRS.  If you choose to sign up for these programs, you’ll be required to complete a W9 tax form which is where you’ll supply your social security number.  I’m not suggesting that you decide to provide this information freely, but I am suggesting that you do research before you ever provide your personal information that’s above and beyond public information.

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