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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. Henry, P.

    When do I receive or how can I acquire my SSA 1099 -2018 since I am a American retired and living in Germany?

  2. Jo A.

    So far, So good.
    I did not receive a copy of my 2018 1099. Please provide a duplicate copy as soon as possible.

    Jo Ann P. Strom
    212 forest Way
    Schertz TX 78154-2409

    SSAN *** – ** – ***

    I appreciate being able to make this request on line.

    Thanks,

    Jo Ann

    • A.C.

      Hi, Jo Ann. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by visiting your 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.

  3. Judith A.

    I went through the whole process to set up an account so I can get a replacement tax report but, of course, it says I screwed up and there is no account. It probably won’t do any good to start all over.

    • V.V.

      Hi Judith, 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.

  4. Karen M.

    I was blocked from “My account” but haven’t visited this website since last year!! All I want is my SSA-1099 form.

    • V.V.

      Hi Karen, thank you for your question. Sorry to hear you are locked out of yourmy 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.

  5. Josie

    My mother needs her SSA 1099 form to file taxes She is 87 years old and does not have a computer. Do I have to go to Social Security office to get a replacement form for her. Does she need to be with me?

  6. Wayne B.

    We have not received our 2018 social security form yet. When will it be mailed?

    • V.V.

      Thank you for your question, Wayne. Social Security sent all SSA-1099s in January using the address that’s on file with Social Security.

      You can request a replacement 2018 SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S 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.

  7. jooseph o.

    mom passed away 1/25/19 we are trying to do her taxes and are missing her social security 1099 for 2018 how can i obtain a replacement thank you.

    • V.V.

      Hi there. We are very sorry for 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, 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.

  8. Marty H.

    I did not receive a W-2 for my Social security retirement in the mail. Could you email me one?
    Marty Habas

    • A.C.

      Hi, Marty. It sounds like you are referring to the SSA-1099 which shows the amount of benefits paid to SSA beneficiaries during last year. You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by visiting 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.

  9. David J.

    I can’t seem to get a replacement SSA-1099
    Pulling my hair out need help!

    • A.C.

      Good news, David! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by visiting 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.

  10. Judy B.

    I need a form ssa -1099 social security benefit statement for my husband. Stan W Baker ..he never got his statement in the mail and we are having trouble getting it online…we are trying to do our taxes and need it. Thank you

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