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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

Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Comments

  1. Ada S.

    I have wasted more than 1 hr trying to set up a mySocialSecurity account. It refuses to accept ANY value I enter for a username, but doesn’t tell me until after I have twice entered my e-mail address.
    I need to know how much my benefit is BEFORE deductions so I can apply for help with Rx medication. I must apply very soon.

    • L.A.

      Hi Ada. We are sorry you are having difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access your account, you may:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), from Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  2. Roxanne A.

    My mom, Yolanda Thomas is applying for VA benefits and I need the last 5 years of her form SSA-1099

    How can I get those copies?

    • L.A.

      Hi Roxanne. Your mother can request a replacement SSA-1099 for tax year 2018 by using her personal my Social Security account. For years prior to the last year, she can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to speak to one of our representatives for assistance. Or she can contact her local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  3. Linda B.

    I have been trying since July to determine if I am receiving the best SS option. Have submitted necessary paperwork to Cambridge Mass office. Left messages with the case manager many times with no response. What should I do now?

    PS: you have a very non-user friendly system. The Cambridge office told me my request could not be handled online but the office route isn’t working either and the phone system seems designed to discourage callers.

    • L.A.

      Hi Linda. We are sorry to hear about your experience. For your security, we do not have access to personal information in this forum. We ask that members in our Blog community to continue to work with our offices with specific questions. You can ask to speak to a supervisor on your next visit or call. We have referred your concern to our Operations Staff for follow up and to take corrective action as necessary. We hope this his resolved soon.

  4. Brenda

    Halo , I need 1099s as far back a 2015. Can I print them out online or do I have to go to local office, or fill out a form for the ones I need?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Brenda. Thanks for your question. For copies of an SSA-1099 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. We hope this helps.

  5. John L.

    My daughter was on SSI and is now deceased. How do I get 1099 or correct form to file her income tax?

    • A.C.

      Hi, John. 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 you did not receive the benefit statement, the executor will need to go into the local Social Security 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) and ask a representative for assistance.

  6. Teddy F.

    I need a copy of my income statement from 2018

    • A.C.

      Hi, Teddy. 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.

  7. Joseph

    I can’t find my statement.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Joseph. 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.

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  9. Steve P.

    Good morning My name is Steve persaud I have a issue with SSA.
    In 2/13/2016 I received social security overpaid letter it is stated that we received information from (WCB) that I was received WC payments from 11/2003 to 9/13/2011, at rate per week $400.00. I received a second letter dated 3/23/2016, letter stated that we paid you $58,406.00 for November 2003 through February 2016, we should paid you $40,539.00 we paid you $17,867 more then you due.
    I requested copies of checks from NYSIF for year 2011-12-13-14-15-16.
    I never received copies checks.
    I report fraudulent overpaid letters to fraud inspector general (OIG) On June 8,2016, I received an response letter dated 7/13/2016 from NY Social Security Rego Park Distric Manganer Mr Samuel Rivera in his letter he stated that we would send you an explanation of overpaid on tell them you will continue to receive disability payments.
    On 11/27/2017 Social Security Manager Ms Clark provided me with copies of my SSA-1099 which proves that WC offset is $10,589.00 Adjustments was already done since 2011. And after 2 years I received overpaid letter an Chart dated 10/2018from SSA . Since 12/2018 Social Security is withholding my retirement monthly checks on tell 3/2020, and also determinate Medicare insurance coverage. I have no money to live on and medication for back pain and blood pressure pills and diabetes pills.
    Please tell SSA TO STOP THIS OVERPAID FRAUD AND STOP INJUSTICE AND STOP DISCRIMINATION PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY.
    Please reply to my email thank you
    Steve Persaud

  10. Nina C.

    I set up a my social security account. I then attempted to sign in and it told me I had the wrong user name. I entered the user name and password exactly as I did when I set it up. It says I am now locked out. Please help

    • L.A.

      Hi Nina. We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to 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 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

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