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Get a Replacement Social Security Tax Form Online With Ease

February 1, 2018 • By

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man and woman on laptop It’s that time of year again. Preparing for tax season can seem overwhelming. Some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track down. If you misplaced your Benefits Statement or haven’t received it by the end of January, we’ve made it easy to go online to get a replacement with a personal my Social Security account.

An SSA-1099, also called a Benefit Statement, is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to the more than 60 million people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits received from Social Security in the previous year so people know how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on their tax return.

For noncitizens who live outside of the United States and received or repaid Social Security benefits last year, we’ll send form SSA-1042S instead. The forms SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

If you currently live in the United States and need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, we have a way for you to get a replacement quickly and easily. Go online and get a replacement form with a personal my Social Security account.

Every worker in the United States should create a personal my Social Security account. The secure and personalized features of my Social Security are valuable tools to help Americans plan for retirement.

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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Comments

  1. Karen Z.

    I haven’t received my 1099 for 2017. Is it possible to have another one sent. If not, what are my options.

    • R.F.

      Thank you for your question, Karen. If you need a replacement form SSA-1099, we have a new way for you to get an instant replacement quickly and easily beginning February 1st by using your personal my Social Security account.
      See our Frequently Asked Questions web page for more information.

  2. Mary S.

    I received my SSA what I need is my 2016 taxs cope to file my taxes for 2017.

    • Snarky

      Year behind eh??

    • R.F.

      Good news, Mary! You can get a replacement form SSA-1099 by using your personal my Social Security account. Or you can call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thanks.

  3. patrick c.

    Hello,
    Not able to sign into my s/s account.
    Please give me access.
    thanks,
    Patrick Connolly

    • Snarky

      Call 1-800-772-1213 for access.

    • R.F.

      Hi Patrick, please call 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account. Thanks!

  4. Henry L.

    I can not access my social security account because l forgot the information l need to get into my account.
    Henry L.Nielsen
    *** – ** – ***

  5. PETER/ R.

    PETER J WEINRAUCH XXX-XX-XXXX
    ROZANNE E WEINRAUCH XXX-XX-XXXX
    PLEASE EMAIL W2S
    WE DID NOT RECIEVE OUR W2S

    • Snarky

      Unless you worked for Social Security, you will not get a W-2 from them.

    • R.F.

      For a copy of a W-2, you should contact your employer’s human resource or personnel office.
      If you are referring to the SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid to SSA beneficiaries during last year, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S by using your personal my Social Security account.
      Just a reminder – We do not have access to personal information. Please be cautious about posting personal information on any social media channels. Thanks!

  6. PETER/ R.

    WILL YOU PLEASE EMAIL ME A COPY OF OUR W2

  7. PETER/ R.

    WE DID NOT GET OUR S/S W2 FORMS

  8. PETER R.

    W DID NOT RECIEVE OUR SS W2
    ROZANNE E WEINRAUCH xxx-xx-xxxx
    PETER J WEINRAUCH xxx-xx—-x

    • R.F.

      For a copy of a W-2, you should contact your employer’s human resource or personnel office.
      If you are referring to the SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid to SSA beneficiaries during last year, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S by using your personal my Social Security account.
      Just a reminder – We do not have access to personal information. Please be cautious about posting personal information on any social media channels. Thanks!

  9. Bruce D.

    Dear Sir or Madaam,
    I never received my SS 1099 Benefit Statement for 2017.It is Feb 1st 2018. Can you email me the statement to my attached email?

    Also I am a snowbird and moved to Florida in Jan of this year .I will on be here for the Winter.Don’t know if you got my change of address yet. My Winter mailing address is 179 Beaty Taff Dr, Crawfordville Fl 32327. It is the same Winter address I had last year at this time and you may have that on file to confirm that.I realize you may still require a certified and registered letter to change my address please answer what I need to do to get my mailing address changed in your system before I move again in May.And what you will do to be sure I get my SS1099 so I can complete my Income Tax return in a timely manner.

    Thank you for your help with this,

    Respectfully

    Mr Bruce J Dana

    • Snarky

      Don’t put personal information online, that is stupid. Go to your local SS Office and they will take care of your concerns.

    • R.F.

      Hello Mr. Bruce! The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you did not receive your SSA-1099 in the mail by that date, you can request a replacement by using your personal my Social Security account. With a my Social Security account you will be able to update your new address and manage your Social Security benefits at any time.
      If you need help creating an account, please call 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account. We hope this information helps.
      Just a reminder – We do not have access to personal information, therefore, we do not do direct messaging in this venue. Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media and communicating personal information via email, thanks.

  10. Myra D.

    I never received a benefit statement stating what my social security income would be for 2018.

    I have not received notice for tax purposes stating what I received last year.
    I am unable to create an account on the web because my information keeps being rejected.
    My social security number is xxx-xx-xxxx.

    • betty g.

      DO NOT SHOW YOUR SS # ON PUBLIC BOARD EVER for your safety sake & someone stealing your info…thanks!

    • Snarky

      You can get a benefit statement at your local SS Office and only a DA posts their SSN online.

      • Ylaurie

        Snarky,
        You are rude! It’s completely uncalled for to keep insulting people.. You have NO IDEA what their situation is or what they may be dealing with.
        Lucky you, you have all the answers! Find something else to do with your time and grow the hell up for gods sake.

    • R.F.

      We’re sorry for the inconvenience, Myra. Please call 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account.
      With a personal my Social Security account you can request a benefit verification letter showing your benefit amount for 2018 and also, get a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
      Just a reminder – Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media, thanks!

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