Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)
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Tax season is approaching, and Social Security has made replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement is also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S. Now you can get a copy of your 1099 anytime and anywhere you want using our online services.
A Social Security 1099 is a tax form Social Security mails 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 the IRS on your tax return.
If you live in the United States and you need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, simply go online and request an instant, printable replacement form through your personal my Social Security account.
A replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is available for the previous tax year after February 1.
If you already have a my Social Security account, you can log in to your online account to view and print your SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S. If you don’t have access to a printer, you can save the document on your computer or laptop or even email it. If you don’t have a my Social Security account, creating one is very easy to do and usually takes less than 10 minutes.
If you receive benefits or have Medicare, your my Social Security account is also the best way to:
- Get your benefit verification letter;
- Check your benefit and payment information;
- Change your address and phone number;
- Change your direct deposit information;
- Request a replacement Medicare card; or
- Report your wages if you work and receive Social Security disability insurance or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
If you’re a noncitizen who lives outside of the United States and you received or repaid Social Security benefits last year, we will send you form SSA-1042S in the mail. The forms SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
With a personal my Social Security account, you can do much of your business with us online, on your time, like get a copy of your SSA-1099 form. Visit our website to find out more.
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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O. F.
I know who I am and my social security card & number as I have had it for 50 years. Try to set up an account and is denied as can’t identify. Not surprising as is run by government. Don’t promote ease of getting when correct data won’t get you in. Local office said they will help and were very helpful on phone. (Tran) helped me and guess I’ll have to go in.
Kim v.
I need to change my address but can’t set up account
A.C.
Hi, Kim. If you are still unable to create 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 an address change. We hope this helps.
Jan h.
Misplaced my copy of ssa and need another.
A.C.
Hi, Jan. It sounds like you are referring to the SSA-1099. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!
Cindy L.
Hi,
I need a copy of my 1099 for taxes and I can’t get it online because I forgot password. Could you email a copy? Thank you
Barbara M.
All I want is my ssa-1099 for 2018 form to complete my 2018 taxes. I received my “form ssa-1099-social security benefit statement” but not the actual form that needs to be sent in with my taxes. I tried to sign up for an account but was told my info was incorrect. It’s not. I rechecked it. Perhaps I already signed up in the past, but I have no recollection of that. I requested by phone a replacement form be sent to me, but it will take too long, and I’d like to complete my taxes and get them sent in. How do I proceed? I am currently waiting for a call back to tell me if I have to have an actual copy with my taxes or can just copy the correct amounts from my statement.
A.C.
Hi, Barbara. We are sorry to hear about your frustration. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you are still unable to create 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 is resolved soon.
Sarah L.
How do I get short term disability I broke my hip n need help paying bills until I can go back to work. Plus I did not get a new Medicare card. Please help me with this. I don’t know if this is the right place to ask but I can’t find another way to all four help or what to do. I have never had to do this.
A.C.
Hi, Sarah. We are sorry to hear about your condition. Social Security pays disability benefits to people if they have a medical condition that has prevented them from working or is expected to prevent them from working for at least 12 months. We use the same five-step process to make a decision on each application. To see the process that we use, check out our Benefits Planner: Disability-How You Qualify. You may also find our listing of impairments useful. For information about the new Medicare cards, visit here. We hope this helps.
Myrna O.
Need a copy of my 2018 1099. Not able to log in.
Email: myrnarev48@gmail.com
A.C.
Hi, Myrna. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
Mary K.
Need a replacement 1099 for 2018
Not recieved…missing
602 722-7527
A.C.
Hi, Mary. 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!
William S.
How can I receive a 2018 SSA-1099 statement for my father who passed away in January 2019? I cannot locate the 2018 statement and need it to file taxes.
A.C.
We are sorry to hear about your loss, William. 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.
paul s.
~~~ I misplaced my SSA 1099 for this year. could you please e-mail me one. THANK You
A.C.
Hi, Paul. 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 Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.