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A. You can. Social Security will accept your application for early benefits when you're 61 years 9 months. Regardless of how old you are, the agency generally recommends that you apply three months before you would like the first payment to arrive.
Check your W-2 form for an SSN. Anyone with a Social Security Number (SSN) can use it as a tax ID. Your employer is required to send you a W-2 form each year by the end of January. This form lists your SSN as Employee's social security number in box a at the top of the page. 2. Ask your employer.