Easily Access Your Social Security Benefit Statement
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast 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
Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Barbara K.
Just trying to find out the exact amount of auto withdrawals that are coming out of mymsocial security check?
A.C.
Hi, Barbara. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
RAMONA W.
I WOULD LIKE A COPY OF MY BENEFITS LETTER STATEMENT, PLEASE FOR 2019.
MY CASE MANAGER NEEDS IT FOR RECERTIFICATION OF MY HOUSING. WOULD YOU PLEASE MAIL IT TO 1296 MURPHY AVE. ATLANTA, GA. 30310? MY SOC# IS . MY NAME IS RAMONA WILLIAMS. MY BIRTH DATE IS 2/1/53.
A.C.
Hi, Ramona. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by setting up a personal my Social Security account online. For questions regarding your benefit verification letter, we ask that members in our Facebook community contact our offices. You can call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will generally have a shorter wait time if you call after later in the day. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
Patricia H.
How can I get a copy of my earnings to date?
L.A.
Hi Patricia. Good news! You can view and print your Social Security Statement using your personal my Social Security account. This online account will allow you to review your earnings record, and more. We hope this helps!
Angel F.
My name is Angel Flores an the purpose of this request it is to obtain help in correctly credited my payments.to the ssa.
The main problem goes to the fact that all my payments taked by the IRS was credited to a wrong number,but if your office search in their records will find that the number in possession of your office it is the correct one,but the one the IRS was using it is erroneous.Since it has been a long time since I make the last payment to the IRS I do not have any document as W-2 forms but I can provide all the information of the places I work as well as the periods,salaries,and addresses of the companies.and to begin let me say the two main cities are Memphis,TN, and San Francisco,CA.
A.C.
Hi, Angel. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Mark L.
How do I order a new social security card?
A.C.
Hi, Mark. First, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is what is important. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a card please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. Keep in mind all submitted documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency and must (unless otherwise indicated) have been issued within the last two years. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. Once you’ve submitted all the needed documents, it can take up to 10 business days from the date we received the application to mail a replacement card. We hope this helps.
Lewis S.
I am trying to update my address with social security, I was over 1 hour on hold with no answer and almost 1 hour online trying to set up an account. I have tried again this morning trying to set up an account online. You have some information in your security that does not match who I am, so you block me out. I would appreciate it if you would get your information corrected. You sent a letter to my old address, which was forwarded to me to my new address. I am trying to follow the directions of the letter, with no success. Please help.
A.C.
Hi, Lewis. We are sorry to hear about your frustration. If you are still unable to create an account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. We hope this is resolved soon.
Steve k.
My wife check and mine went down two hundred dollars a month why
A.C.
Hi, Steve. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Mai-linh P.
im using new email,how can i make anew account
to access myaccount
V.V.
Hi Mai-linh. Thank you for your question. After you sign in to your my Social Security account, you can update your email address. After inputting your username and password, you will be at the security code screen. If you receive your security code via email only, then indicate that you cannot access the options listed above and need to reset where you receive security codes. We will then send you a letter with a reset code and instructions.
William B.
I think that Social Security is a big Joke to me Because they like to go into My Family’s past when I don’t have my Mother and Dad anymore .
Anita S.
I need verification of how long I have been on social security disability