SSN Verification

[Yasav]

Does it make sense to SSN-verify your legit PP if one wants to run a full-time EB in the future? I read in the Stealth Book that SSN verified PP are way more powerful and can withstand a lot more abuse.

Thanks!

[nickopedia]

Make no mistake about it, an SSN verified account verified with real info is a lot more powerful than a stealth one PP can't verify or cross-reference with any external third party data. Stealth PP's can only get you so far.

For PP, they really want a TIN on file, so either providing your SSN or an EIN (attached to a business) would be the way to go, esp. if you plan on doing more than $20k in a calendar year. In fact, PP will often ask for it long before you cross over that threshold.

[dallis]

There's no point to putting a SSN or EIN on a PP unless you plan to receive a LOT of funds.