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  • Great! You will need to report your work earnings.

    The first step is to sign up for Social Security's reminders to send your wage reports. You can choose the reminder method that is most convenient for you.

    Sign-up for Wage Reporting Reminder.

  • Looks like neither you, your spouse or child receive Social Security Supplement Security Income (SSI).

    Therefore, you do not need to report your income.

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  • Looks like you are reporting for yourself. Now let's take a look at your employment situation.

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  • Looks like you are reporting for your spouse's or child's SSI record. Now let's take a look at your employment situation.

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  • To report for 1 employer:

    First, call your local social security office to report your employer's information. Find your local Social Security office...

  • To report for 1 employer:

    Next, here are your reporting options:

    Telephone Reporting

    You can request automated telephone reporting.

    • Report your monthly gross earnings each month using the automated telephone reporting system.
    • Report by the 6th day of the following month. If you miss the deadline, it’s ok. You can report after the deadline too. Always report!
    • Keep track of when you report your wages for your own record.
    • Keep your paystubs throughout the year just in case Social Security needs to verify your report.
    Mail or Fax Reporting

    You can send your paystubs regularly to Social Security by mail or fax.

    • Report by the 6th day of the following month. If you miss the deadline, it’s ok. You can report after the deadline too. Always report!
    • Keep track of when you report your wages for your own record.
    • Keep your paystubs throughout the year just in case Social Security needs to verify your report.
    Mobile App Reporting

    You can request to have mobile app reporting.

    • Report your monthly gross earnings each month using the Mobile App Reporting system.
    • Report by the 6th day of the following month. If you miss the deadline, it’s ok. You can report after the deadline too. Always report!
    • Keep track of when you report your wages for your own record.
    • Keep your paystubs throughout the year just in case Social Security needs to verify your report.
    My Social Security online account

    You can request to have Social Security online reporting.

    • Report your monthly gross earnings each month using the your Social Security online account.
    • Report by the 6th day of the following month. If you miss the deadline, it’s ok. You can report after the deadline too. Always report!
    • Keep track of when you report your wages for your own record.
    • Keep your paystubs throughout the year just in case Social Security needs to verify your report.
    • Keep records of any communication you have with the Social Security office.

  • To report for more than 1 employer:

    First, call your local social security office to report multiple employers' information. Find your local Social Security office...

  • To report your self-employment:

    First, call your local office to report your self-employment information. Find your local Social Security office...

  • To report for more than 1 employer:

    Next, here are your reporting options:

    Mail or Fax Reporting

    You can send your paystubs regularly to Social Security by mail or fax.

    • Report by the 6th day of the following month. If you miss the deadline, it’s ok. You can report after the deadline too. Always report!
    • Keep track of when you report your wages for your own record.
    • Keep your paystubs throughout the year just in case Social Security needs to verify your report.

  • To report your self-employment:

    Next, here are your reporting options:

    Find out from Social Security when you should report your income. Social Security will let you know what forms you must provide. Social Security will also ask you questions about your business and income expectations to make the SSI record as accurate as possible.

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