Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: March 14, 2019
Now that it’s tax season, you might be gathering all of your forms and documentation from the previous year. Sometimes getting all that material together — receipts for donations, business expenses, and travel — can be overwhelming. And losing one vital piece can take up time that you might not be able to spare.
The Social Security 1099 (SSA-1099) or Benefit Statement is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January. 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 the IRS on your tax return. Luckily, Social Security has you covered. If you live in the United States and you need a copy of your SSA-1099 or 1042S tax form, simply go online and get an instant, printable copy of your form with a my Social Security account.
A Social Security1042S (SSA-1042S) is for a noncitizen who lives outside the United States and received or repaid Social Security benefits last year.
If you have a question, want help finding the information you need, or just can’t figure out how to do something online, another way to get in touch with us is by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213. We provide an automated service option to handle some business, but you can also speak to a Social Security representative between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday.
Tax season can be a stressful time for some, but we’ve tried to make it easier for you. Remember to share this information with friends and family. If you need a copy of your SSA-1099 or 1042S, go online and get a replacement form with a my Social Security account.
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Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner
Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner
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Andrew s.
I need an award letter so I can get my free qlink phone
L.A.
Hi Andrew. Good news! If you need a benefit verification letter (award letter), you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Pam B.
I work at an Attorneys Office. We need a duplicate 1099 for a client. We are doing there Estate and cannot find there 2018/ 1099. How would I go about getting a dulpicate copy and/or who would I send Letters of Authority from the Executor of the Estate? Thank You
L.A.
Hi Pam. The SSA-1099 is mailed to the last address in our records, and is intended for the spouse or executor of the deceased. If the SSA-1099 cannot be located, the executor will need to go into the local Social Security office with proof of death and proof of executorship. An SSA-1099 may also be given to someone who is receiving benefits on the deceased beneficiary’s record such as a spouse, parent, or child. 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.
Diane M.
I need a copy of my social security benefit statement for 2019 How do i do this????
A.C.
Hi, Diane. Good news! If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by setting up a personal my Social Security account online. Thanks!
Heidi B.
I was trying to get a replacement 1099 for tax year 2018 but can’t remember my password and in trying got locked out of my myss account. Can you help?
A.C.
Hi, Heidi. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you are still 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. Thanks!
cassandra s.
I need a 1099 to get my license
L.A.
Hi Cassandra. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099 for Tax Year 2018 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. You may also contact us by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Or your local Social Security office. They can help you to get a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Plano t.
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Crescenciano S.
Please send a SS benefit statement .
Thank You
L.A.
Hi Crescenciano. If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by setting up a personal my Social Security account online. For questions regarding your benefit verification letter, we ask that members in our Facebook community contact our offices. You can call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 (1-800-325-0778) for assistance. Representatives are available between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will generally have a shorter wait time if you call after later in the day. We hope this helps.
david m.
yes i nneed a staement of my bennifits put into my bangkok bank account
A.C.
Hi, David. If you are living outside of the U.S., you can contact your local Federal Benefits Unit for assistance. We hope this helps.
Jean B.
I was curious about how to handle contacting Social Security when MY Social Security ID simply will NOT answer to my trying to contact it!? Since I have had such an account for some 30+ years, and I was injured extensively back in April 14, 1988. How can I find and get copies of my own Social Security Account while Social Security reps routinely will not let me see or find out what my security code is? Jean B Minsky
A.C.
Hi, Jean. If you are still 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. We hope this helps.
Reney C.
my name is Reney c. Kempton and i am trying to get my monthly statement off the websight and it keep asking for a security code which was sent to my phone 9 times and it keeps rejecting it ..