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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Jacki D.
This does not help me. I need a 1099 for my father in law’s SSA as I am preparing their taxes. He is deceased and only received three months worth of benefits in 2018 but I cannot seem to find a way to get this form. I received my mother in laws but not his– what do we do?
A.C.
Hi, Jacki. We’re sorry to hear about your loss. The benefit statement is mailed to the last address in our records and is intended for the spouse or executor of the deceased. If it was not received at that address, the executor will need to go into the local Social Security office with proof of death and proof of executorship. An SSA-1099 can also be given to someone receiving benefits on the deceased beneficiary’s record such as a spouse, parent, or child of the deceased. If you need more information, call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and ask a representative for assistance. We hope this helps.
Catriona A.
I cannot get into my account, a) it says my information is incorrect so I hit forgot password etc., and then it says to get one but nothing happens, then when I attempt to make an account they say I already have one, but then whatever I do I cannot get anything done this is the MOST FRUSTRATING thing that has ever happened to me, I have been re-filling and re-filling my information whilst waiting for the phone to be picked up an hour and 5 minutes/ IT IS URGENT I CONTACT ASAP!! NOT Only do I need a replacement Tax Return form, but I LOST THE RETURN somewhere in the street, so whoever finds that will have access to my Soc. Sec. Account, I need a new number or something? HELP HELPL HELP
A.C.
Hi, Catriona. We are sorry to hear about your situation. First, if you are unable to access your 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. You can also request a replacement replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 from your local office. Finally, identity theft issues are generally handled by the Federal Trade Commission. You can find more information on their website: http://www.idtheft.gov or by calling 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). To learn more about the steps individuals can take to prevent or resolve issues of identity theft, read our publication, Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number. We hope this helps.
Madeline P.
I need a Replacement Social Security Benefits 1099 for year 2017.
Email address: mparquette2@gmail.com
home address: 187 Coyote Hills St, Henderson, Nv 89012.
I tried to create “MY Social Security Account” but some of the questions I could not remember what credit company name. Please send me a replacement 1099 for year 2017.
Thank you,
A.C.
Hi, Madeline. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue; therefore, we cannot fulfill your request. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. or contact your local office for assistance. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks.
Elaine M.
My name is Elaine Mosley I was wanted to know how to access my husband’s tax form to file taxes. He has passed I did not know how to get the form. His name is William Lee Mosley jr.
A.C.
Hi, Elaine. We are sorry to hear about your loss. The benefit statement is mailed to the last address in our records and is intended for the spouse or executor of the deceased. If you do not have access to the mail at that address or you failed to receive it, the executor will need to go into the local field office with proof of death and proof of executorship. An SSA-1099 can also be given to someone receiving benefits on the deceased beneficiary’s record such as a spouse, parent, or child of the deceased. If you need more information, call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and ask a representative for assistance. We hope this helps.
Michael G.
Why isn’t 2018 tax form 1099 available on line? when is it coming? where does it appear? why isn’t this information in a banner at top of homepage during the tax season?
Martin A.
I called 800-772-1213 BEFORE close of business on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 5:24PM California time yet the phone system prompt said your offices were CLOSED as it was “after working hours.” How can 5:24PM (or 8:24PM Eastern Time) be “after hours” when your website states a representative is available until 12 Midnight, Monday-Friday (or 9:00PM California Time)?
Edward P.
As of this date, I have not received my Benefits statement/Form 1099 for 2018, while my wife has. I would like contact info to see about receiving a mailed hard copy. I DO NOT wish to set up an electronic account since that would preclude receiving paper copies by mail in the future.
A.C.
Hi, Edward. For your security, we do not have access to your private information in this venue. Since you do not wish to set up a personal my Social Security account, you can contact us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for assistance. You can also contact your local office. We hope this helps.
Paula M.
We need to get a copy of Aunt Bea’s 1099SSA statement. She is currently in assisted living and think she threw it away. Years back we helped her set up an account on line but her password information doesn’t work. I help her do her tax return. How can we get a copy? There was a 45 minute wait on the phone so I thought I would try this.
Charles T.
I have not received my 2018 W-2 from from social security this year 2018. Retired 18 years ago.. my retired soiuse received hers about 4 weeks ago. Help
A.C.
Hi, Charles. It sounds like you are referring to the SSA-1099 which shows the amount of benefits paid to SSA beneficiaries during last year. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. Thanks.
WILLIAM R.
I, did not receive a 2018 – Form SSA-1099.
A.C.
Hi, William. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by using your personal my Social Security account. You can also contact or visit your local office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.