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Easily Access Your Social Security Benefit Statement

April 11, 2019 • By

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Last Updated: November 3, 2023

" "Social Security puts you in control of your finances and future. We have made requesting or replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement is also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S. Now you have the ability to download it anytime and anywhere you want using our online services. There’s no need to visit a field office.

An SSA-1099 is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received from Social Security in the previous year so you know how much Social Security income to report to IRS on your tax return.

If you currently live in the United States and you need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, simply go online and request an instant, printable replacement form with a my Social Security account.

A replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is available for the previous tax year after February 1.

If you already have a personal my Social Security account, you can access your online account to view and print your SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S. If you don’t have access to a printer, you can save the document on your computer or laptop and email it. If you don’t have a my Social Security account, creating a secure account is very easy to do and usually takes less than 15 minutes.

If you’re a noncitizen who lives outside of the United States and you received or repaid Social Security benefits last year, we will send you form SSA-1042S instead. The forms SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

When you have access to your benefit information, you can make knowledgeable decisions about your financial future. With you in control, you can secure today and tomorrow for yourself and your loved ones. Visit our website to find out more.

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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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  1. Kimberky H.

    Income statement from 2019

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Kimberly, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to obtain a replacement 1099. You also may be able to request a replacement SSA-1099 by using our automated telephone service at 1-800-772-1213. You can conduct the automated services 24 hours a day. At the prompt, indicate that you’re requesting a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.

  2. Kimberly H.

    Need earni bs statemenf 2019

  3. Mary P.

    Need form received in 2019 informing me of the amount of SS I would be receiving in 2020 needed for a mortgage loan on a house/residence.

  4. Mary P.

    I need the form sent to me in 2019 indicating how much I would be receiving for 2020. Need for application for mortgage loan on a house. Would appreciate your help in getting this thru my email account: marypennebakercaperton@comcast.net

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Mary, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to get a benefit verification letter. This letter is sometimes called a budget letter, a benefits letter, a proof of income letter or a proof of award letter. You also may be able to request a benefit verification letter by using our automated telephone service at 1-800-772-1213. You can conduct the automated services 24 hours a day. At the prompt, indicate that you’re requesting a proof of income letter. We hope this helps.

  5. Chris B.

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  6. Curtis M.

    Can i get my SSI statement on line

  7. Curtis M.

    I need my SSI statement

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Curtis, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to get your Social Security Statement. We hope this is helpful!

  8. Rickey L.

    Win i geting the money

  9. James C.

    I would like to receive a statement the itemizes my monthly payment via direct deposit. I would like to see the gross amount and the amounts that are deducted for various expenses.

    • Vonda V.

      Hi James, thanks for using our blog. The best way to check and maintain your benefits is in your personal my Social Security account. If you do not already have an account, you can create one. Once you are logged in to your account, select the “Benefit and Payment Details” tab. You can view and print your monthly payment amount, your payment schedule and your next payment date. If you are unable to create a my Social Security account or do not want to request it online, you may call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.

  10. Violeta D.

    When creating a account, the address data does only assume a US and territory address. How do you create an account with a Philippine address?

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Violeta, thank you for your question. At this time you must have a U. S. mailing address to create or access your online account. The “my Social Security” authentication system requires address verification as one of the essential criteria for issuing an account. People with APO/FPO/DPO addresses can create an account overseas, but our system does not support registration and account creation for users with a foreign address yet.

      Even though you are unable to create a my Social Security account, you may still file an application online.

      We recommend that individuals living outside the United States contact the nearest Federal Benefit Unit for any assistance related to Social Security programs and benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad.

      • Mary P.

        My current mailing address i:
        Mary P. Caperton
        200 McBeth Ave.
        West Monroe, LA 71291

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