Social Security Number (SSN)

The (SSN) Social Security Number (SSN) is a nine-digit number issued to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and short-term(working) residents under section 205(c)(2) of the Social Security Act, codified as. It is provided to a single by the Social Security Administration, an independent agency of the United States government. Although its primary purpose is to pathway individuals for Social Security purposes, the IRS uses the number as a method of tax processing and identification.