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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Barbara A.
I do not have a printer and need a replacement 1099 for 2019 mailed to me, is this possible?
V.V.
Hi Barbara. If you do not want to request it online, 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.
JOSIE G.
I AM HAVING TROUBLE LOGGING INTO MY ACCOUNT. ITS BEEN A LONG TIME FOR ME BUT I NEED MY AWARD LETTER FOR MY DAUGHTER VICTORIA MIRIAH TORRES I AM HER PAYEE. I AM SEEKING SOME ASSISTANCE WITH MY UTILITIES AND DO NOT HAVE THIS LETTER. PLEASE ASSIST ME
Nelly G.
I need a copy of my SSA-1099 and tried to do it online. I wrote Montes de Lukas in the last name field and nothing in the M.I field Nothing worked, please advise, I need a copy of my SSA-1099. Thank you, Nelly Gregoria Montes de Lukas, 2027 Tinker Drive, Fort Washington, MD, 20744.
V.V.
Hi Nelly, thank you for your question. Sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your my Social Security account.
For assistance with your account and to request a replacement SSA-1099, 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. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office.
Peter V.
My mother passed away on April 23, 2018. I am trying to get her SSA-1099. I am the executer of her estate and need to file her final tax statement for 2018. I did not receive the SSA-1099 statement in the mail.
Thank You for your Assistance
V.V.
We’re sorry to hear about your loss, Peter. The benefit statement is mailed to the last address in our records and is intended for the spouse or executor of the deceased. If you do not have access to the mail at that address, the executor will need to go into the local field 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), Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and ask a representative for assistance.
Joe V.
How do I increase my federal witholding on my SS checks
V.V.
Hi Joe. To change your withholding, you’ll need a Form W-4V from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can download the form or call the IRS toll-free at 1-800-829-3676 and ask for Form W-4V. Sign the form and return it to your local Social Security office by mail or in person.
James B.
How do I get my ssan statement
V.V.
Hi James. You can get your personal Social Security Statement online by using your my Social Security account. If you don’t yet have an account, you can easily create one. Your online Statement gives you secure and convenient access to your earnings records. It also shows estimates for retirement, disability and survivors benefits you and your family may be eligible for.
To set up or use your account to get your online Social Security Statement, go to Sign In Or Create An Account.
We also mail paper Statements to workers age 60 and older three months before their birthday if they don’t receive Social Security benefits and don’t yet have a my Social Security account. Workers who don’t want to wait for their scheduled mailing can request their Social Security Statement by following these instructions. The Statement will arrive by mail in four to six weeks.
chan k.
Hi
I have not received SSA-1099 yet and what can I do?
Thank you
V.V.
Hi Chan, thank you for using our blog. You can request a replacement 2018 SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S after February 1 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. If you are unable to create a my Social Security account or do not want to request it online, 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.
Roy L.
Need copy of Form SSA-1099 – Social Security Benefit Statement . SS# *** – ** – ***
V.V.
Hi Roy, thanks for using our blog. You can request a replacement 2018 SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S after February 1 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.
If you are unable to create a my Social Security account or do not want to request it online, 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.
Avila M.
I live out USA and need to know how i can get my S.S monthly pay. Can i use a Venezuelan local Bank, or this is not the best moment to do it, cause the political situation? Thank, for any answer.
John B.
I tried to get my benefit statement for my taxes.
But I was blocked out.
My email address has changed from jbozek1@nc.rr.com to boz170@att.net.