Update Temporary Placeholder Numbers Pending Government-Issued SSNs (National ID)

Please be sure that any individuals who started work without a government-issued SSN update their records as soon as possible for tax purposes. A Harvard-issued placeholder number (sometimes called temporary or dummy SSN) is for Harvard use only and not to be used on any external documentation and materials. Individuals without an government-issued SSN are ineligible for tax treaties and cannot apply for tax refunds. It is important that government-issued SSNs are submitted to Payroll/Student Services as soon as they are received. Please encourage individuals to bring their new SSN in as soon as they are received. Students will also need to update their GLACIER record with their government-issued SSN in order to be able to file appropriate tax forms. They may log in to GLACIER at https://www.online-tax.net/.