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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stanley s.
Why is your system so user billigent? All I want to find out is how much is my current monthly social security benefit. I need this information for a Veteran’s Administration form. Instead, I keep getting locked out of my account by truthfully answering your questions.
John T.
I can’t log on
A.C.
Hi, John Thomas. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still 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. We hope this helps.
fred e.
i need ssa 1099 for the year 2017
A.C.
Hi, Fred. For years prior to the last year, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to speak to one of our representatives for assistance. Or you can contact your local Social Security office. Thanks!
wyndle w.
I need my ssa 1099 statement for the year of 2016,2017,2018. I am buying a new home. I did call no has return my call I do have a my account I do need to log in too get the statement. Fore whatever your system is not letting me log in
L.A.
Hi Patrice. You can request a replacement SSA-1099 for Tax Year 2018 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. You can also contact your local Social Security office. They can help you to get a replacement SSA-1099. Hope this helps.
Ellizabeth C.
I am 79 years old and not very good with computers. I’m trying to retrieve a copy of my SSA 1099, but I lost my password. My login is ELIZHOWA29502. I don’t remember my answers for the questions, but one of them is the hospital where I was born. I was born at home. I’m just confused and need a copy of the 1099. I’m ready to commit Harry Carry!.
Robert D.
reset password
sam s.
Iwould like a copy of my 2018 social security payments
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L.A.
Good news, Sam! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by signing in or creating a personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Andrea D.
How do I find out the mailing date of my retirement benefit check?
A.C.
Hi, Andrea. Thanks for your question. As of March 1, 2013, if you receive your benefits by paper check, you are out of compliance with the law. If you cancel your direct deposit, Social Security will send you a paper check if you meet one of the exceptions. The Treasury Department will grant exceptions to the rule only in rare circumstances. For future pay dates, you may find our Schedule of Social Security Payments useful. We hope this helps.
Carmen
Actually I receive SSI. How can I get a copy from my Award Letter. Thanks.
A.C.
Hi, Carmen. If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by setting up a personal my Social Security account online. For questions regarding your benefit verification letter, we ask that members in our Facebook community contact our offices. You can call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will generally have a shorter wait time if you call after later in the day. We hope this helps.
Irene a.
Need a verification letter of our social security benefit. Thank you … Irene Uchiyama/Leo Uchiyama