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posted Jun 3, 2019 11:42:57 AM

I am from Mexico and married to a us citizen. My social is expired through daca. I want to file my taxes but afraid my work will then find out my social isn’t valid. I need my tax return to file

Will my work find out my daca is expired if I file taxes.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 11:42:59 AM

You should use the Social Security Number (SSN) you have used in the past to file your income tax return. 

On the one hand, your Social Security Number (SSN) is yours for life. It will not be canceled or changed if and when the DACA program truly ends. (There's still a chance that Congress will pass legislation creating benefits similar to DACA.) 

What's more, the amount your employer deducted from your paycheck and paid into the Social Security system remains on your record, and may create a possibility of benefits for you when you retire or are disabled.

On the other hand, having received your Social Security Number (SSN) through the DACA program, your card probably contains the following text: "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION." (A Social Security Administration site).

The IRS would not directly exchange information with your employer.  Your employer would be reporting your wages on a W2 that is submitted to the IRS exactly like the one they provided to you.

Please review more information here if you like: Frequently Asked Questions on DACA Termination 

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 11:42:59 AM

You should use the Social Security Number (SSN) you have used in the past to file your income tax return. 

On the one hand, your Social Security Number (SSN) is yours for life. It will not be canceled or changed if and when the DACA program truly ends. (There's still a chance that Congress will pass legislation creating benefits similar to DACA.) 

What's more, the amount your employer deducted from your paycheck and paid into the Social Security system remains on your record, and may create a possibility of benefits for you when you retire or are disabled.

On the other hand, having received your Social Security Number (SSN) through the DACA program, your card probably contains the following text: "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION." (A Social Security Administration site).

The IRS would not directly exchange information with your employer.  Your employer would be reporting your wages on a W2 that is submitted to the IRS exactly like the one they provided to you.

Please review more information here if you like: Frequently Asked Questions on DACA Termination 

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 11:43:05 AM

Thank you that was very helpful! I want to renew my casa paperwork with my tax return. I just want to make sure ; will my employer find out my social is bad if i file tax returns?

Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 11:43:07 AM

@emilie2harvey123 I can say they will not find out from the IRS because of your tax return or your tax return file unless you show it to them.  I have no way of knowing if they find this out from other sources.