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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Maxine F.
I have not received a 1099 for the second year.
V.V.
Hi Maxine. Social Security sends the SSA-1099 to the address that you have on file with Social Security.
You can request a replacement 2018 SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S after February 1 using your my Social Security account. If you do not already have an account, you can create one. Once you are logged in to your account, select the “Replacement Documents” tab.
If you are unable to create a my Social Security account or do not want to request it online, you may call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or you can contact your local Social Security office.
Elizabeth A.
Trying to get a 1099, which I never received….Tried to do it on line….must create an account?? I have no idea How to answer to your “credit” multiple choice questions. Terminology was foreign to me. We have lots of investments….credit cards, and car and appliance payments, but never heard of any of those you asked me to choose from…I flunked! HELP …. I JUST NEED A 1099 TO FILE TAXES. IM STUMPED! Short of going into a Soc Sec Office, any other options?…By the way, I am still waiting for a return call promised in 55 minutes, from a call I placed to your
1-800 number, at 11AM, with and it is now 1:55 PM.
A.C.
Hi, Elizabeth. We are sorry for your frustration. If you still need assistance, you can contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Karla H.
Where do I find the form to change my taxes that I take out of my social security…I believe it is a W4 form.
A.C.
Hi, Karla. In order to have taxes withheld from your Social Security benefit, you must start by printing, completing and submitting an IRS Voluntary Withholding Request Form (Form W-4V). On this form, you can choose to have 7, 10, 12, or 22 percent of your monthly benefit withheld. Form W-4V (to withhold federal taxes from your Social Security benefits) can be returned to your local Social Security office by mail or in person. See our Benefits Planner: Withholding Income Tax From Your Social Security Benefits web page for more information. Thanks!
Rocke E.
I need my form 1095 b for proof of insurance. Where do I find it ?
A.C.
Hi, Rocke. If you need proof that you have Medicare, you can take care of this by setting up a personal my Social Security account. If you are referring to private insurance, you will need to contact your insurance provider. Thanks.
Margaret c.
Need copy of 1099 for 2018 for myself and my husband. Tried on line with NO success. Please help
V.V.
Hi Margaret, thank you for your question. Sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your my Social Security account.
For assistance with your account and to request a replacement SSA-1099, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office.
Betty R.
I want to know where my 1099SSA is? I have not received it as yet and that is what I need. Maybe you have the wrong address: 3931 Abbie Cove Dr W
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
A.C.
Hi, Betty. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by setting up a personal my Social Security account. You can also contact or visit your local office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
Shari Z.
I need a copy of my deceased husband’s 1099 for 2018. How do I go about getting this?
V.V.
We’re sorry to hear about your loss, Shari. 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, 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), Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and ask a representative for assistance.
John S.
I never received my Form SSA-1099 for year 2018. I tried setting up a “My Social Security Account”, but I got booted off because I could not answer the compliance questions correctly. Do I need to go to a filed office to get a copy of Form SSA-1099 for year 2018?
V.V.
Hi John, thank you for your question. Sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your my Social Security account.
For assistance with your account and to request a replacement SSA-1099, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office.
Lynn W.
I need a ssa 1099. Never received. Not online in my SS…Can you e mail it to me or put it online please.
V.V.
Thank you for your question, Lynn. Social Security sends the SSA-1099 each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits using the address they have on file with Social Security.
You can request a replacement 2018 SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S after February 1 using your my Social Security account. If you do not already have an account, you can create one. Once you are logged in to your account, select the “Replacement Documents” tab.
If you are unable to create a my Social Security account or do not want to request it online, you may call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or you can contact your local Social Security office.
Carol O.
A website is only as good as its accessibility. Despite the fact that I am receiving Social Security payments, the site will not accept my information. So how do I get my statement for my taxes???
V.V.
Hi Carol, thank you for your question. Sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your my Social Security account.
For assistance with your account and to request a replacement SSA-1099, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office.