Is it true that you need a social security or social insurance to work?

Question

Is it true that you need a social security or social insurance to work?

Answer 1

Yes, you need a social security card and number to work.

Answer 2

You need a social security number in order to work.

Also, you will be required to pay into the social security system, if you are earning money legally.

If a person is working, and the income is being paid "under the table", without deductions for income or payroll tax, he/she is breaking the law. It's called income tax evasion. It is also illegal for the employer to pay this way.

If a person is doing contract work, without being an employee, he/she is still required to pay income taxes and FICA tax. If the total income is not reported, and the IRS catches up with it, that person could be charged with tax evasion.

Answer 3

Yes you need a social security card to work they will ask you for it and take a copy