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Why Does My Former Boss Want My Social Security Number?

Location: Ohio

My last day working as an office assistant/personal assistant for a therapist was on Friday. This evening, they texted me asking for my social security number. Do I have to give it to them?

Some background info: they hired me via craigslist about a year and a half ago. They were looking for someone to help with office work and also personal tasks. They never asked for personal information outside of my email and phone number, and I was paid weekly via Zelle.

Earlier in the year, I requested a 1099-NEC and was never given one. I filed the 8k I made as miscellaneous income.

I'm assuming they need my social security number for tax purposes, but I would like to avoid giving them my info. They are extremely disorganized, and they don't operate how they're supposed to. It took me way too long to realize my boss did not have boundaries and made a lot of questionable decisions.

Can I contact the IRS and provide my info directly rather than sharing it with my former boss? I read something about a Form SS-8. Should I fill out one of those?

Should I be concerned that they reached out via text on a Sunday evening to ask for this info? Thank you for your help.

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