Get a Replacement Social Security Tax Form Online With Ease
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: November 3, 2023
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
Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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James k.
I have not received my ss w-2 yet. Has it been sent?
WILMA J.
I was not able to set up an account to get a replacement form SSA 1099 with my social security number, date of birth, and address. Why
Ronald K.
I live in South Africa. You have my address. Mail service here is not reliable. I have not received my Social Security Benefit Statement yet. Can you email it to me or must I go to the US Consulate for help?
Ronald Kessler, 4 Cockburn Close, Glencairn Heights,
Simons Town 7975, South Africa
R.F.
Thank you for contacting us, Ronald. We do not have access to personal information, therefore, we do not do direct messaging in this venue. Remember for any assistance related to your Social Security benefits, please contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We hope this information helps.
Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media and communicating personal information via email. Thanks!
MrTakaphan T.
Please send my statement of my benefits retirement plane.gov open and pay on 03/28/2018 , my address 201,9village,banphan,phonnakaie district,sakonnakon, Thailand 47230 ,tell +660881937865
R.F.
Hello! For any assistance related to your Social Security benefits, we ask that you contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We hope this information helps.
Just a reminder – Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!
John B.
As mentioned before, mail is EXTREMELY slow going to Sihanoukville. Typically I receive the questionnaire in late February, so kindly cut me some slack since it WILL be rather late by the time you receive it.
Is it possible to fill out the form online? If a signature is required can you send me the form online or by email and I’ll see if I can print it out and perhaps fax it to you.
Cambodia can be rather primitive in terms of technology.
Thank you,
John Becker
Snarky
Looks like you’re waiting until the end of February again to fill out some unknown form.
R.F.
Hi John! Please remember, for any assistance related to your Social Security benefits, please contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We hope this information helps.
Richard A.
If I understand the email I received today, I appears that you think I have visited this site earlier today…I have not! And, that concerns me because someone tried to hack one of my credit card accounts this past week. If you received a visit to my account today (02/01/2018) I would appreciate a contact verifying the activity.
Gary L.
i need a replacement 1099
R.F.
Hello Gary, 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. Try it!
Bobby J.
I have paid Social Security since I was 17 (in The USAF) Have had an account most of the time since they were available. Paid until Retirement.
But I have forgotten my OLD EMAIL ADDRESS. Without it, I cannot reinstate and use my Social Security.
I have tried many times to log on and reinstate it, but am stopped by the system when I am unable to provide the OLD email address. Is there a solution short of visiting a Social Security Field Office?
R.F.
Thank you for contacting us, Bobby. If you are having difficulties with your personal my Social Security account, and before you go to your local Social Security office, please call our “Help Desk“.
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 helps!
Frank P.
I have “My Social Security” i attempted to use it to get SSA1099 and was denied access. For some unknown reason, certainly not anything I did. I am 88 yrs old, am disabled. To go to the local SS Office is a very difficult chore for me as I need a walker, and have to arrange for someone to take the day off to transport me. Why is My Social Security account frozen.??????
Snarky
Call 1-800-772-1213
R.F.
We apologize for the inconvenience, Frank. You can speak to a Social Security representative for help with a my Social Security account between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 midnight (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.
Toll-free: 1-800-772-1213 After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” please say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account.
Note: When you speak to a representative, you can request a copy of your SSA-1099.
Although our regular telephone service representatives are not available after 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, our Help Desk representatives can assist you until 12 midnight (Eastern Time). We hope this helps!
You can also use our automated telephone services to get recorded information and conduct some business 24 hours a day.
John C.
I have not as yet received my tax form!
R.F.
Hi John, if you’re referring to the Form SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid during last year and the amount of any voluntary Federal tax withheld, this form 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. Thanks!