SSN request

[cfsayner]

I've only just lately sold several items--relatively expensive ones. Ebay sent me a notice asking for my SSN before they released funds from the sales. Is this legit?

Thanks in advance.

[mtgraves7984]

Yes, it is very legit. Have you not signed up for Managed Payments? They should have asked then, if so...

Edit to add: looks like you've had successful sales going on. I would think you are enrolled in MP. Curious...

[downunder-61]

When you signed up for MP you may have only been required to give the last 4 digits of your SSN - because of the new 1099K rules, eBay now requires the full SSN for IRS reporting.

[mega-ma-roo]

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@cfsayner wrote:

I've only just lately sold several items--relatively expensive ones. Ebay sent me a notice asking for my SSN before they released funds from the sales. Is this legit?

Thanks in advance.

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You must provide your full SSN to eBay because they are required to report to the IRS any gross receipts over $600 in 2022. You have hit that level and will receive a Form 1099-K in 2023 which will also be sent to the IRS.

See here: Form 1099-K | eBay