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Social Security: Program has three ways to provide verification of one’s income

photo Gregory Holmes, district manager for Social Security

I need to get something from Social Security to verify my income. How can I do that?

We provide three types of income proof:

1. A Benefit Verification Letter shows your monthly benefit amount. You can get your Benefit Verification Letter online at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. It often is used as official proof of income to:

• Apply for a loan.

• Give to a landlord.