The types of primary evidence are arranged in probative value order, beginning with
the highest. The acceptance criteria for each type of evidence are in the applicable
reference.
If the claimant presents primary evidence of lesser probative value and the evidence
is acceptable, it is not necessary to request the claimant to submit evidence of higher
value.
Primary evidence for |
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a. Forms W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) and W-2c (Statement of Corrected Income and
Tax Amounts).
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b. Employer-Prepared Wage Statement
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for use as a secondary evidence for prelag, see RS 01404.180
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c. SSA E/R's, extracts of SSA E/R's, certifications of SSA E/R's, and notifications
of wage determinations
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RS 01403.005C.2
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d. Form SSA-7011-F4 (Statement of Employer)
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RS 01403.013 and RS 01403.035
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e. Form SSA-1002-F3 (Statement of Agricultural Employer) Form SSA-1003-F3 (Statement
of Agricultural Employer for Years 1988 and Later)
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RS 01403.013 and RS 01403.035
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f. Any other statement signed by an employer
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RS 01403.014
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g. A statement signed by a custodian of the employer's records
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RS 01403.015
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h. End-of-year pay statement/pay stub
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RS 01403.018
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i. Certification by an authorized SSA employee of the contents of an employer's records
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RS 01403.016
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j. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) copy of employee's tax return
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RS 01403.057B. (includes a copy of the Form(s) W-2)
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