How to Send an SS-8 IRS Form

Jul 27, 2017
2 minute read

The SS-8 IRS form is a document created for employers to help determine federal employment taxes and income tax withholding from a worker’s sallery. Although the form is created by the IRS, you do not submit it during tax season. This form can be used for individuals who are American citizens and have a Social Security number, or for individuals who have an Employer Identification Number and are allowed to work within the country.

Fill out the header of the SS-8 form. This includes the name of the company the person worked for, the individual’s name, address and the company's address. You also need the phone number for both your company an the individual, pus either the Social Security number or Employer Identification Number of the worker.

Complete the questionnaire in the SS-8 form. These questions relate to the kind of work performed, a typical assignment and what the daily routine is.

Sign the document at the bottom of the page. Include your job title and the date of signature.

Mail the IRS form SS-8 to: International Revenue Service SS-8 Determinations P.O. Box 630 Stop 631 Holtsville, NY 11742-0630

For this location the employment the location must have been in Alaska, Arazona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Iowan, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa or Puerto Rico.

All other locations must mail their SS-8 forms to: International Revenue Service SS-8 Determinations 40 Lakemont Road Newport, VT 05855-1555

Greyson Ferguson

Greyson Ferguson is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in film and television. He currently resides in Lansing, Michigan where he works on independent film projects and writes for numerous publications.…

Sponsored
PocketSense Logo

PocketSense is the ultimate guide to managing your money, with expert information on how to decode your taxes, keep track of spending and stay financially responsible.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.