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Social Security Number

Of all the critical components of American life, nothing is more distinctive to individuals than their Social Security Number (SSN). Social Security Numbers were enacted in 1936 to track earnings and benefits in the Social Security program. Over time, their functions and applications have mushroomed into the thousands, covering virtually every aspect of American society-from taxation and credit to identification purposes. This article is used to illustrate the definition of SSNs, their format, what might happen should they fall into …

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