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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Bernardo S.
I have tried multiple times to create a profile in order to get my social security statement, and it is always locking me up. Can you unlock me please. Thanks
A.C.
Hi, Bernardo. We are sorry you have had difficulty creating a personal my Social Security account. 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.
NyKee M.
My mother has dementia and moved to a care home in 2018. I am her daughter and personal representative. I just need to update her address/phone number so she can receive her 2018 statement for tax purposes as she sold her home and needs to file taxes. She is 94 years old and cannot access a computer. I am not sure she could correctly answer any questions if I were to have her talk on the phone with your representative because of her dementia. How am I supposed to proceed?
Martha C.
I haven’t received my statement for this year and I need it for a new home loan. Would you please mail it to me? The address id 2819 Teague Rd., #1764, Houston, TX 77080. Thank you!
A.C.
Hi, Martha. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. Good news, though! 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. We hope this helps.
Kenneth W.
I have been in ca. Since January an just returned home to wa. I have not received my tax information could you email me a copy
A.C.
Hi, Kenneth. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. Good news, though! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!
Belle P.
I have tried to set up an account with you Using my SS number from my SS card, and living in the same home Ive lived in for 53 years, I get a comment that they cant verify my information. Why??? I called and talked to a lady about an hour ago and she said she had fixed it so I could set up my account. So I get on the site to set up my account, and low and behold, I get the same statement that I can’t set up my account because they cant verify my info. Can you please help me.. All I want is the end of year statement showing how much I got from SS last year…
A.C.
Hi, Belle. We are sorry to hear about your frustration. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. 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.
Frank K.
7 March 2019
no ssa-1099 received
mail late?
Dan R.
Good morning from the Philippines
This is Dan R McKee. SS# *** – ** – ***. I also receive SS for my oldest son Aaron Destin McKee,who lives with me. I did not receive my 1099 form this year & would like to find out my 2018 SS amount received to complete my yearly tax forms. I could not sign in to make an SS account because I live in the Philippines. chidan452@gmail.com
Thank you
Dan
A.C.
Hi, Dan. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. For assistance outside of the U.S., please contact your local Federal Benefits Unit. You may also find Office of Earnings and International Operations web page may also be helpful. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
soo j.
I try to set up account to get SSA-1099 replacement,but can not set up.I put all informations correct.please help
ROBERT D.
dear social security
please send me my social secuity statement for 2018.
social secuity number *** – ** – ***
my address 2417 hunters creek cv
cedar park, texas 78641
Sheila S.
I need a copy of my 2019 benefits form, for my son Michael Paul Smith lll.
A.C.
Hi, Sheila. If you are your son’s representative payee, you can 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.