Official: US Social Security doesn't want any more problems, this will save your life

The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) has just issued an urgent warning for millions of citizens. The message is clear: preparing a plan or reviewing it can save your skin, and the IRS knows this all too well. 

The SSA, together with the IRS, has reminded everyone that May and June are key months. Not only does hurricane season begin, but it's also time to review your emergency plan.

Pay Attention to What's Coming: SSA Doesn't Tire of Warning in the US

This recommendation comes because when the storm hits, the systems of both agencies, as well as those for sanitation and communications, can fail. The idea is to keep your documentation and finances up to date before the winds pick up.

The message from the SSA states that you have to protect essential documents: your Social Security card, tax returns, birth certificates, deeds, and any tax receipts.

The best thing is to store them in watertight bags or in a waterproof container. It's also advisable to have digital copies in the cloud or on flash drives. This way, you avoid losing key information and it makes it easier to handle procedures with the IRS if you need to file or claim after a disaster.

The IRS emphasizes in their publications that it's time to create or review your plan. You must know how to protect your tax information, how to claim deductions for damages, and what the deadlines are for payments or aid requests if your area is declared a disaster zone. For example, the IRS publishes detailed guides like "Publication 584" to guide you on what to do depending on the type of catastrophe.

Why Can This Action Save Your Skin? IRS Responds

An emergency plan prevents chaos: you already know where the documents go, how they'll be safe, and how to act if you lose power or if there's an evacuation. If the hurricane affects your property or filing system, that plan lets you quickly access the IRS, request tax extensions, or apply deductions.

Otherwise, you could miss deadlines, accumulate penalties, pay interest, or even face financial problems. In addition, the combination of SSA and IRS is significant. Social Security doesn't want to deal with people who lose their number or Social Security card during a disaster.

Those future processes would be slower and more delicate. Meanwhile, the IRS requires well-prepared and timely filings, even if there's a catastrophe. The calendar won't pause for the storm unless a disaster is declared, so preparing in advance is key.

What Plan Should You Create or Review?

Basically, one that includes: A list of essential documents and where you keep them, and secure digital copies (in the cloud or on offline devices). Also, an emergency kit with basic supplies and meeting points or evacuation routes for your family.

You need to keep an eye on the tax calendar with key dates: payments to the IRS, filing Form 1040, possible extensions, payment plan requests. Emergency contacts, including SSA and IRS numbers.