the Request for Social Security Earnings Information, and attach copies of proof
of ID (including a copy of your social security card). You may file it in person
at your local Social Security office, by mail or by fax.
| I did not keep any records, how can I get proof of my earnings? |
There are three places that you can request this information from:
| What is the difference in the information I receive from the Alaska Department of Labor (DOL), the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? |
The information from the DOL includes: the name of the business and the gross wage (before tax amount) reported by the employer. This information is done by quarter, or every 3 months.
The information from the SSA includes: earnings record for the time period that you have requested. It does not include company names, but you can get a detailed record, you just have to send off for it.
The information from the IRS includes: a transcript of your earnings on the past year's tax return. You can also get an exact copy of the return.
| Can I authorize another person to get these records? |
Yes, each agency has a procedure allowing you to release your information to a third party.
| How do I obtain the information from the Department of Labor? |
Written Request
(Can be used only by people who have not received Unemployment Benefits in the
last 5-7 years.) This information is usually sent back to you in about 3 days.
Submit the following:
via mail
Alaska Employment Security Division
UI Support Unit
PO Box 25509
Juneau, AK 99802-5509
via fax
(907) 465-2741
Telephonic request
(Can be used by everyone)
In Anchorage 269-4700, and outside of Anchorage 888-252-2557.
| How do I get information from the Social Security Administration (SSA)? |
To get information from the SSA you must complete Form
SSA-7050,
the Request for Social Security Earnings Information, and attach copies of proof
of ID (including a copy of your social security card). You may file it in person
at your local Social Security office, by mail or by fax.
Social Security AdministrationIf you want to authorize another person to get your earnings history, you must complete an Authorization to Release Social Security Earnings Information, SHC-1285.
Room A11
222 W 8th Avenue
Anchorage , AK 99513(907) 271-4878 (Fax)
If you have more questions, please visit the Social Security Administration's website.
| How do I get my previous tax returns from the IRS? |
IRS Form 4506,
Request for Copy or Transcript of Tax Form, can be used to get an exact copy
of your tax return, a transcript or just the W-2 information. An exact copy
costs $23 per tax period; transcripts and W-2 information are provided for free.
The completed form must be mailed to:
IRSThere is generally a 10 day turn around on getting the transcript and W-2 information, exact copies may take longer. In certain circumstances, you may be able to get transcript and W-2 information by visiting your local office with the completed Form 4506 and proper identification.
P.O. Box 9941
Photocopy Unit
Stop 6734
Ogden, UT 84409
If you want to authorize another person to get a copy of your tax returns, you must complete additional IRS forms. Please see the instructions to the Form 4506 for more information.
For more information, please visit the IRS FAQ page.
| Rev. 06 February 2006 © Alaska Court System www.state.ak.us/courts |
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