Updated 12/04/2012 12:04 PM   |   ID# 377

Social Security number requirement for legal aliens to work

Is a legal alien required to have a Social Security number to work?


Everyone who works needs a Social Security number.  This includes legal aliens.  Employers must have an employee's Social Security number to report wage and tax information on the Form W-2.

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