Taxes

Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)

February 22, 2019 • By

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Last Updated: November 3, 2023

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

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  1. meredith b.

    my name is Meredith Ballard, and my last 4 digits of ss# is 0141. I need a duplicate copy of 2018 / 1099

    • A.C.

      Hi, Meredith. 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.

  2. Matt P.

    Mr. Borland I’m asking for help I got approved for SSDI about 3 weeks ago from my approval letter I understand that y’all do have your hands full my bills are behind and I’m expecting about 20 months of backpay that is taking the 5 months out I can’t get anyone upset at me I would just like to know when I could expect a monthly check or when it will start I had to retire from our local Sheriffs department because I have Parkinsons Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis any help would be appreciated thanks again

    • A.C.

      Hi, Matt. We are sorry to hear about your condition and situation. Unfortunately, but 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. You can ask to speak to a supervisor on your next visit or call. We hope this is resolved soon.

  3. Lawrence B.

    Dear Sirs, Madams,
    I have misplaced my FORM SSA-1099 and need it for tax reasons. Would you kindly send me a copy my mail or email.
    Thank you.
    Lawrence Brian COURTNEY
    Ed Elcomar 2/2
    Av Flipe II 11
    Bolnuevo Mazarron
    30877 Murcia
    Spain 745
    email:loscucos@mail.com

    • V.V.

      Hi Lawrence, thank you for using our blog. If you live outside of the United States and you need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, please contact your nearest the nearest Federal Benefit Unit or U.S. embassy in the area.

  4. Jerry W.

    I’m needing to reset my user name and password for my account.

    • V.V.

      Hi Jerry: See our Frequently Asked Questions web page for information on how to retrieve or change your password. If you encounter a problem, 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”.

  5. Jerry G.

    How come y’all ask for usser name and password so many times.What usser name and password do u want?

  6. Juan G.

    Can not create a account name for the past two days. Will not accept any combination of letters numbers and symbols shown as an example. What is wrong? Have completed everything up to that point only to be “not available” Can yo tell me what is going on?

  7. Frank J.

    Trying to get a copy of my SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit Statement for 2018.

  8. Margaret S.

    I cannot get my 1099 SSA statement. Please email me at MargaretSnoddy39@gmail.com 225500913

  9. Ted R.

    world’s least intellegent website.

  10. Patricia A.

    need 1099 for 2019 for taxes below address
    23 Boyds Valley DR
    Newark, De19711 Soc securityv# 22228 2018

    • L.A.

      Good news, Patricia! You can get a copy of your SSA-1099 by signing in or creating a personal my Social Security account. The instructions are found here. We hope this helps.

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