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YES, Social Security in the United States of America is VOLUNTARY.
Here is why...
If you go to the Social Security Administration government website you'll find that Social Security is a Voluntary program, and only the SSA can require you to give a Social Security Number for the purposes of identification. No American is required to pay into this federally setup Social Security Insurance program, Nor is any American required to apply for or obtain a SSN from the SSA.
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That Does Not mean US citizens do not have to pay income taxes.
While it is true that article 16 of the United States Constitution was never properly ratified by Congress, into law, making taxation legal, the federal government has accepted and now enforces income taxation as being true. Therefore all tax codes supported under article 16 come into play.
However nothing within the tax code requires a United States Citizen to have a SSN. The tax code does require US citizens to obtain an Individual Taxation Identification Number in order to pay income taxes, if they do not have a SSN.
A US citizen can obtain an ITIN by contacting the federal Internal Revenue Service. If the IRS asks you for a SSN, tell them you do not have one. Be prepared to provide your US Passport Number.
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You can obtain a US passport without a SSN.
To obtain a US Passport without a SSN you will need to mail in a completed DS-11 US Passport Application form with fees, and you will need to include a reissued "Long Form Original Certified Birth Certificate With A Raised Seal". If any part of the DS-11 form asks you for a SSN it is legal under federal guidelines established for the purposes of obtaining a passport to put "000-000-0000." Feel free to call the US federal government's passport division to double check.
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Also...
If you have a SSN, that your parent's got for you, and now you don't want one use the link below to find out where to mail a letter of SSN revocation, to terminate your SSN.
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Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoYes Social Security should be voluntary since we should not be "forced" to participate in anything. However, without mandatory participation, the program would fail financially.
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What happen if you get married and you get social security not social security disability?
In this case you should notify the Social Security Office of your marriage. it might increase the amount of your social security benefit's, if your husband or wife also collect social security payments.
Do my husband pay social security on his employee?
should my husband pay social security on his employee
Witch punctuation mark should be used in social security number?
The punctuation mark that should be used in the social security number is the hyphen.
Can anyone use your social security?
No one but you can use your social security legally. However, some thieves may try to steal your social security. If you find out that someone has stolen your social security, you should report them to the police.
Should you tithes out social security check?
A tithe is a VOLUNTARY donation. If you are living on social security then you are living on the bare minimum the state thinks you need to live on. There will likely be nothing left to give as a tithe - so NO.
How often should social security number reduction plan how often should the use of social security numbers be reviewed?
Every 2 years
How can you find your daughters social security number?
take her birth certificate to the social security office and file for a new social security card. if she is in school they should also have that number.
How do I know if I have Social Security Supplemental Income or Social Security Disability Income?
One should contact their local welfare office to see if their social security is supplemental or disability.
Should I apply for a new social security number if I lost my card?
You should have your birth certificate and your driver's license. You should also be able to recite your Social Security Number for the examiner at the Social Security Office. It was no sweat for me when I needed to do so, I had those items.
How can I keep my social security safe?
To keep your social security safe, do not carry your card with you unless necessary, do not share your number unless required, regularly review your statements for any suspicious activity, and be cautious of phishing scams asking for your social security number.
What can i use as verification for my child's social security number?
Your parents should have this information. Also, the Social Security Office has this information, however, you may need an adult to get your social security number. The best answer I can give you is to call your local Social Security Office.
How often should social security numbers be reviewed according to the social security number reduction plan?
Every two years
