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
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Betty W.
I have tried to create an account on “My Social Security Account” as I can’t remember the model of my first car I got in 1974 noe can I remember the phone number I had when living in Az. for a year. That was almost 4 years ago. I used to write my old addresses & phone number down but I got mugged in Ks. and they got my address book. I also need to change my address as I’m moving on 12/30/19. Can you mhelp me out? Can’t reach you by phone.
A.C.
Hi, Betty. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Susan E.
I just need my benefit statement mailed to me, but I just got suspended because I got the wrong info. 3 times, can I just have it mailed?
L.A.
Hi Susan. Please try using your your personal my Social Security account, again. It is much faster than if we mail the benefit verification to you. You may also call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). We hope this helps.
L.A.
Hi Susan. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter another 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, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
John R.
im trying to get a social security benefit verification letter but i cant seem to sign into my account (which i do have an account). please help me get my verification letter i would sincerly appreciate your time and help thank you very much. John Rodriguez
L.A.
Hi John. We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter another 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, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
L.A.
Hi John. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter another 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, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
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john p.
i needs copy of benefits statement for 2019 showing amount paid for medicare benefits
L.A.
Hi John. Please note that the paper form of the SSA-1099 are mailed in January of every year. You will be able to request a replacement SSA-1099 online by using your personal my Social Security account in starting in February. We hope this helps.
Jack
If a person passes in April of 2019 can you get the SSA-1099 before January of 2020?
L.A.
Hi Jack. Thanks for your comment. The SSA-1099 tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits to the address on record. If you are the executor of the estate for the deceased person or a representative, you will need to visit your local Social Security office to request the SSA-1099 for the deceased. We hope this helps.
William H.
How do I get my form SSA1099
L.A.
Hi William. Good news! If you need an SSA-1099 for 2018, you can view it, print it, and save it using your personal my Social Security account. The SSA-1099 for 2019 will be mailed in January 2020. After February 1, 2020, you will be able to get a replacement SSA-1099 for 2019 using your person my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Ruth C.
Please e-mail a copy of my Social Security Benefit Statement for 2019. ASAP. Thank you very much.
L.A.
Hi Ruth. Good news! If you are referring to the SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid to SSA beneficiaries during last year by using your personal my Social Security account. This year’s (2019) will not be available until February 2020. . We hope this helps.
Helen C.
Im in urgent need of my benefit statement letter for 2019, im not allowed to signed in my social security I forgotten the password as well as security question. is there anyway I can have it emailed to me or I can go to the office and picked it up
Aldwyn J.
what time/date of the month I schedule to receive my benefits?
A.C.
Hi, Aldwyn. Did you know we have a calendar showing payment dates? Check out the Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments-so you can plan in advance. We hope this helps.