From: Stephen Grammont (islander@midmaine.com)
Date: Wed May 11 2005 - 10:04:05 PDT
On May 11, 2005, at 11:52 AM, Dick wrote:
> Even if Social Security goes away completely, you'll still have the
> number. The IRS calls it your Taxpayer Identification Number...despite
> the fact that the Social Security laws clearly state that Social
> Security cards and numbers are NOT to be used for personal ID.
Correct. Try getting a mortgage or car loan without it, not to mention
do business with the government as a contractor. Despite what the
legislation says, the SS# has been a form of national ID for decades.
Steve
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