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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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Comments

  1. abrahamson

    Hir sir and modom lady
    I receive a latter been threat income $710 to $514 beginer november 2019 ssi
    I had recieve over 10 years ssi fom $600 to $710 i pass tax gornment,so they have pay back benenifit over 10 years
    I know iis recieve $2861 each month
    Please no cheat my benenit income to low
    Thank you so much to let you know my benefit

  2. LEONCIO C.

    hello look i worked good time paying my social security plus i had a health problem i had to go back to my contry to do cirugia aonda without paying my social security what do i have to do for my bills in order?

  3. Kathryn B.

    How can I get my 2018 SSA-1099?

    • L.A.

      Hi Kathryn. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099 for 2018 by using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.

  4. Jill C.

    My father pasted away in 2018 and as children we have filed for an extension on his taxes. We are being asked what his social security payments were for 2018. We never received any forms. How can we get a duplicate of them? My dad was Paul Gilbert Christensen. Born 08/29/1929. Can you help me?

    • L.A.

      Hi Jill. We are sorry to hear about your loss. The SSA-1099 is mailed to the last address in our records, and is intended for the spouse or executor of the deceased. If the SSA-1099 cannot be located, the executor will need to visti the local Social Security office with proof of death and proof of executorship. A SSA-1099 may also be given to someone who is receiving benefits on the deceased beneficiary’s record such as a spouse, parent, or child. 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.

  5. Judy P.

    I can not create an account , it says no information on file.

    • L.A.

      Hi Judy. We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulty trying to create your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to create or access your account or encounter another 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.

  6. Virginia M.

    I need my 1099 from SSA for 2018. It is not on my Social Security account. I am a disability lawyer and get paid an an independent contractor from SSA. I have to have my 2018 1099 to file my taxes for 2018 and my time is running out. Please help me.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Virginia. The SSA-1099 shows the amount of benefits paid to an SSA beneficiary during the previous year. To check the status of a W-2 or a 1099 regarding employment, you should contact your employer’s human resource or personnel office. We hope this helps.

  7. Albert J.

    i need my ssa1099 immediately for filing 2018 tax today

    • A.C.

      Hi, Albert. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you still need a copy of your SSA-1099 for 2018, 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.

  8. Jacqueline R.

    I need a replacement ssa 1099 statement for 2018 tax fililing.
    jacqueline ryan
    11-19-1949
    *** – ** – ***

    new address : 13500 us highway 1
    juno beach FL 33408

    thank you
    jacqueline k ryan

    • A.C.

      Hi, Jacqueline. 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!

  9. sylvia a.

    dear social security i need a award letter print out

    • A.C.

      Hi, Sylvia. 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.

  10. Barbara P.

    I need a copy of my original award letter. How do I get one? Barbara Methvin, SS# *** – ** – ***.

    • L.A.

      Hi Barbara. Good news! You can view, print, and save a benefit verification letter using your personal my Social Security online. We hope this helps.

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