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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Mary o.
If I paid social security taxes while I worked and receive a pension do I have to pay taxes on my social security check
L.A.
Hi Mary. Some people have to pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. This usually happens only if they have other substantial income (such as wages, self-employment, interest, dividends and other taxable income) that must be reported on your tax return, in addition to their Social Security benefits. For further income tax questions, you will need to contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Their toll-free number is 1-800-829-1040. We hope this helps
Charles C.
I am trying to get awards benefit Letter via email and can`t sign in. Tried to create a new account but it said I already have one. Pls advise or can you email me my letter. Thank you
L.A.
Hi Charles. 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.
Once you resolve the issue with your personal account, you can view the awards letter, print it, and save your benefit verification letter. We hope this helps.
Margaret a.
We are applying for a home loan. One of the requirements is to present an Award Letter from SS.
I could not find it online. How do I get a copy of this?
L.A.
Hi Margaret. Good news! If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view it, print it, and save your benefit verification letter using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Jean S.
How do I replace a Benefit amount 2019- need for a mortgage application Jean Sinz
L.A.
Hi Jean. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099 for 2018 and a benefit verification letter for this year by using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
L.A.
Hi Jean. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099 for 2018 by using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Gloria F.
I need my benefit recorrd for the year 2018
Gloria Finerman
L.A.
Hi Gloria. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099 (benefits record) for 2018 by using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
william f.
I need my benefit record for the year 2018.
L.A.
Hi William. Good news! If you are referring to the SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid to SSA beneficiaries during last year, you can request a replacement SSA-1099 for 2018 by using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Robin C.
I want to change my address on my social security account but can not fill out the form because I don’t know my former address on your records because I have moved twice in one year. I would like to talk with a real person as I have misplaced my social security card and also need to change my bank deposit.
A.C.
Hi, Robin. 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. We hope this helps.
MIchele A.
I need a copy of my 1099 form for my Apartment Complex as I am renewing my lease..
L.A.
Hi Michele. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099 for tax year 2018 by using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
patricia B.
I’ve been trying for 4 days to get a security code via text from SSA. Nothing happens and I can’t change to getting the code by email. Help.
L.A.
Hi Patricia. 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.
DAVID A.
Please send a copy of my SSA-1099 2018 Benefit Statement
L.A.
Hi David. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099 for 2018 by using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.