TN 5 (09-05)

A. Policy

SSA may disclose tax return information (e.g., W3/W2 wage information) to employers/companies that originally reported the information to SSA. Such disclosures may also be made to entities that merge with an employer (or buy or otherwise acquire such a company) that originally reported tax return information to SSA. A request for records must state the purpose of the request and be signed by an appropriate officer or officers of the employer or company making the request.

B. Process – Handling Requests

Refer employers to the national 800 number for employer services, 1-800-772-6270, or the following address: