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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مشاوره .
I rather have mail to me
I don’t trust internet. I went to Social Security office today to applied for Medicare, and very absent because you guys don’t want to give meI SSI.
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KATHY H.
This is not helpful after you have filed for a restricted benefit. I am receive benefits restricted to my spouse’s record and planning to file for my own in a few years. Now, when I go to my Social Security account, it only shows me my current, spousal benefit, and tells me nothing about what my own benefit will be.
Mildred B.
I don’t have ability to print missing 1042; need it to refinance my home.
L.A.
Hi Mildred. Thanks for your question. The SSA-1042 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you do not receive your SSA-1042 in the mail by then, starting on February 1, you can request a replacement for the previous tax year. And the good news is that you can request it by using her your personal my Social Security account. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for more information. We also asked that members of this group not to post personal information on our social media channel. We hope this helps.
Veda M.
I am trying to get a copy of my benefit letter and I cannot sign in to my account. I have forgotten my user name. Also, since I set up this account, I have had ID theft and have had to change my email address. How do I update my info?
A.C.
Hi, Veda. If you are still unable to access 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. We hope this helps.
Louisa V.
I’ve tried repeatedly to sign in and sign up. Neither works and I don’t know if I already have an account. I just need a 2019 benefit statement.
A.C.
Hi, Louisa. We are sorry you have had difficulty accessing or creating your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access or 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. Additonally, it sounds like you are referring to the SSA-1099, tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. If for any reason you do not receive your SSA-1099 in the mail by then, starting on February 1, 2020, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account or contact your local office. We hope this helps.
Carolyn F.
Please send me my Annual YOUR NEW BENEFIT AMOUNT letter that is usually mailed in December. My husband, Philip E. Streetman, received his last week.
I am locked out of my account, due to many attempts to log in.
I believe you do not have my new Part D figures and carrier, which should be Mutual of Omaha. Monthly deduction should be $20.80, to be deducted from my social security # *** – ** – ***.
A.C.
Hi, Carolyn. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. If you still need assistance, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Dwighty B.
I need my account unlocked and a copy of my benefit payments from June 15 2018- June 14 2019. Pleasr let me know what I can do to remedy this.
A.C.
Hi, Dwighty. If you are still unable to access an account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. Your local office can also assist with a benefit verification. We hope this helps.
Leonard P.
I have tried to login on several occasions and the reply is no account can be found. User name: pullicinol@ec.rr.com ; password : Smoke987#$ please reset or advise what I need to do.
A.C.
Hi, Leonard. If you are still unable to access 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
marilyn r.
I need the “social security statement showing new medicare part b premium”
where do I find that online?
thank you
A.C.
Hi, Marilyn. It sounds like you are referring to a benefit verification. If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by visiting your personal my Social Security account.
Andre P.
I am a US citizen livng abroad, why can’t I get a “my social security account”?
L.A.
Hi Andre. For your security, at the present, you must have a U.S. mailing address to create or access your online 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. If you are living outside the United States, you can contact your nearest Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) for assistance with Social Security questions. For information on Social Security benefit payments outside of the U.S., please see our publication titled “Your Payment While You Are Outside the United States.” We hope this information helps.