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
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Geraldine D.
I would like to deduct 15% in federal taxes from my monthly Social Security. Please email me a form to fill out
A.C.
Hi, Geraldine. 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. The 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.
John M.
I recently returned from 10 years overseas. After about 2 months I still have not received my S. S. W-2 form.
My name is John M. Henry and the last four of my SSAN is 4865.
Please help me get my W-2 or 1099 so I can do my Tax form.
L.A.
Hi John. Thank you for your question. To check the status of a W-2, you should contact your employer’s human resource or personnel office. If you are referring to the SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid to Social Security beneficiaries during last year, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps!
Jeffrey A.
It appears I’ve been scammed. My SSDI info was obtained recently. I have the scammers telephone #, or I should in my past call list.
A.C.
Hi, Jeffrey. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams, here. If you suspect identity theft, you should go to http://www.idtheft.gov and report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). We hope this helps!
Patricia S.
Can taxes be taken directly from my social security check? If so what is the form number?
Alicja F.
I would like to obtain W2 forms for my previous employer New York Envelope Co. 1986 -2001. I need this to proof that I was paying into my retirement plan. My previous employer is out of business and my union denied me my pension stating that I have less then 10 years contributing to my plan .I know it’s false
Dale L.
I am asked for a code that was sent to me but I have no code. ??
A.C.
Hi, Dale. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you are unable to create or 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. We hope this helps.
Kathleen V.
Hi I’m needing the last 2 years 1099 and a Social Security award letter.
Is there a way I can get this online?
V.V.
Hi Kathleen, thanks for using our blog to ask your question. You can request a replacement 2018 SSA-1099 by 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.
For previous years, 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.
Wiley J.
I filled out the ‘account’ form but now cannot get my SS tax info. Please send it to me at: voncille@sc.rr.com
Wiley John Williams *** – ** – *** Thank you.
A.C.
Hi, Wiley. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
karyl t.
my daughter needs a copy of her 2017 W2 form. where cn we get it?
A.C.
Hi, Karyl. Thanks for your question. For years prior to the last year, your daughter can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to speak to one of our representatives for assistance. Or she can contact her local Social Security office. Generally, she will have a shorter wait time if she calls later in the day. We hope this helps.
Jacque V.
I need a copy of my deceased mom’s 2018 social security tax form in order to file her tax return. It will not let me create an account for her so I can print it myself. I have all of the necessary information I need to create the account.
A.C.
Hi, Jacque. 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.