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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Douglas B.
I have tried several times and it simply does not work. I get the message”cannot process your request”. I do not get the SSA-1099 form or a benefits statement. I do not know the 2018 benefit and have no information for 2019. My wife does not get the information either. We are totally in the dark. I can not file my tax return without the information.
A.C.
Hi, Douglas. We are sorry to hear you had difficulty. If you are unable to access an 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. Your local office can also assist with a replacements of your SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Laima A.
Did not receive Form 1099/2018 from Soc Sec for my husband who died 2-27-2018
A.C.
Hi, Laima. We are sorry to hear about your loss. The SSA-1099 is mailed to the last address in our records and is intended for the spouse or executor of the deceased. If you did not receive the benefit statement, 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.
Mary L.
I have not yet received my social security W-2 I am currently receiving social security benefits.
A.C.
Hi, Mary. If you are referring to the SSA-1099, 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.
Claude B.
I did not get my 1099 form for 2018
Marjie
How do we get a replacement SSA-1099 for someone who died in the previous year so we can file their taxes as personal representative?
A.C.
Hi, Marjie. We are sorry to hear about your loss. The SSA-1099 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 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.
Virginia L.
I’ve not been able to get into my account for months. If I come to the office and I get a replacement SSA-1099? I did not receive one in the mail.
A.C.
Hi, Virginia. If you are unable to access an 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. Your local office can also assist with a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Kathleen M.
I never received my W2 form for 2018……I called the ss office, stayed on the phone for 55 min., someone finally answered and hung up on me while I was speaking…..very rude!
Susan P.
I did not get a 2018 Tax Statement and my accountant is waiting. Thank you. Please send to my new address and confirm. My SS Account refuses to recognize my changed password every time I go online. It says I am successful and then when I log on with the new # it says it is wrong, always. Please send to:
Susan Pfeffer
227 E Bay Blvd
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Linda H.
Have already filed 2018 tax returns but need to have money taken out each month of social security to help pay for next years income tax refunds
A.C.
Hi, Linda. Thank you for your comment. 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. We hope this helps.
Adam r.
Need To Find Out Where To Get w2 For 2018
A.C.
Hi, Adam. It sounds like you are referring to the SSA-1099. An SSA-1099 is a tax form we mail each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received from Social Security in the previous year so you know how much Social Security income to report to IRS on your tax return. 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. We hope this helps.