Tax Inquiry for a New alien Resident

[Henessy 1]

Hello,

I paid taxes here in the US for about ten years, but I was paying them using my Tax ID number. About a month ago I received my new social security because I became a us resident thanks to my son whom is an american citizen. I would like to know how I can get credit for all those years that I paid my taxes with my tax id number, in another words, Can I update the tax id number with my new social, this way in the system is seen that I have paid taxes for over ten years even though I received my social a month ago?

I am asking this because I was recently diagnosed with a disability and in order for me to get medicare/medicaid I have to prove that I payed taxes for over seven years, which I did but not under my social security number, but under my tax id number.

I would greatly appreciate if someone could help me.

[tempa 1]

IRS has a form you file for joining your tax records from ITIN (or whatever it was) to your social security records.

I don't remember when you can file it, but... just saw it on their website some time ago.

[TBoneTX 45,324]

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[rin and john 71]

The link and quote below is from the IRS website. Not sure how paying without a SSN will go. To work you are supposed to get a SSN, so not sure if benefits accrue if paying with an ITIN.

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Additional-ITIN-Information

"Are ITINs valid for work purposes?

No. ITINs are for federal income tax purposes only. Getting an ITIN does not change your immigration status or your right to work in the United States.

Can ITINs be used as proof of identification to obtain a state driver’s license?

No. ITINs are not valid for identification outside the tax system. For more information access the DMV communication provided to the state departments of motor vehicles.

What do I do when I am assigned a social security number (SSN)?

Once you receive a SSN, you must use that number for tax purposes and discontinue using your ITIN. It is improper to use both the ITIN and the SSN assigned to the same person to file tax returns. It is your responsibility to notify the IRS so we can combine all of your tax records under one identification number. If you do not notify the IRS when you are assigned a SSN, you may not receive credit for all wages paid and taxes withheld which could reduce the amount of any refund due. You can visit a local IRS office or write a letter explaining that you have now been assigned a SSN and want your tax records combined. Include your complete name, mailing address, and ITIN along with a copy of your social security card and a copy of the CP 565, Notice of ITIN Assignment, if available. The IRS will void the ITIN and associate all prior tax information filed under the ITIN with the SSN. Send your letter to:

Internal Revenue Service

Austin, TX 73301-0057"

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Did you work while you were here? Your benefits would only accrue by being reported and a SS# is required for that. If the SS# isn't in your name, you don't get the benefits.

[Henessy 1]

Yea, I worked and thats how I paid taxes. Thank you for this great info, I appreciate your time guys.