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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Nancy G.
What form is needed to request a paper statement?
L.A.
Hi Nancy. Please note that the paper form of the SSA-1099 are mailed in January of every year. You will be able to request a replacement SSA-1099 online by using your personal my Social Security account in starting in February. We hope this helps.
Sandra E.
When are 1099’s for 2019 available on line? I like to get my taxes done and over with ASAP.
L.A.
Hi Sandra. Please note that the paper form of the SSA-1099 are mailed in January of every year. You will be able to request a replacement SSA-1099 online by using your personal my Social Security account in starting in February. We hope this helps.
kathy F.
award letter 2019
L.A.
Hi Kathy. Good news! If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view it, print it, and save it using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Claudia S.
I need a proof of income for my application to redo my home loan.
L.A.
Hi Claudia. Good news! If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view it, print it, and save it using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Sharon L.
The rep and supervisor refused to provide their names. I was there 11/18/19 @ 09.06 ticket x71. The rep was rude and demeaning. I wanted to know what I had to do to reinstate my benefits that were interrupted due to an issue with the bank. My original bank had been bought out by another bank. The rep talked to me like I was a piece of dirt. I am 88 and have never been treated by any professional the way she spoke to me.
A.C.
Hi, Sharon. We are sorry to hear about our experience. You can submit feedback related to your experience by visiting our Contact Social Security page. Once there, select the “Email Us” link. This will take you to the “Email A Question to our Support Team” form, where you can complete and submit a compliment, complaint, or suggestion. We hope this helps.
Emily W.
Hello,My name is Emily W. Kelley. I need a print out of my income please. Can you email it to me. My email is Luscious6035@ gmail.com !!
A.C.
Hi, Emily. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
Emeil B.
I have social security benefits and I wand to add my wife to get social security benefits as well as she reached 66 . how can I do that
A.C.
Hi, Emeil. Thank you for your question. For your wife to qualify for spouse’s benefits, you must be receiving retirement or disability benefits. Also, if she qualifies for Social Security benefits on her own record, we pay that amount first. But if she also qualifies for a higher amount as a spouse, she’ll get a combination of benefits that equals that higher amount. For more information, visit here. We hope this helps.
Laura d.
How do I have a form sent to me stating what I will get when I retire
L.A.
Hi Laura. Thank you for your question. We have good news! You can create a personal my Social Security account online, which you can use to see your Social Security Statement, calculate future benefits, and other services. It also allows you to file for benefits, and is safe and secure. We hope this helps.
Toni N.
I need a social security award statement ASAP please. House refinance
L.A.
Hi Toni. Good news! If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view it, print it, and save it using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Roy B.
I would like to get a my Social Security account, BUT I live in Germany and have no US Address. How do I get a annual account statement?
L.A.
Hi Roy. At this time, you must have a U.S. mailing address to create or access your online account. People with APO/FPO/DPO addresses can create an account overseas, but our system does not support registration and account creation for users with a foreign address yet. If you are living outside the United States, you can contact your nearest Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) for assistance with Social Security questions. For information on Social Security benefit payments outside of the U.S., please see our publication titled “Your Payment While You Are Outside the United States.” We hope this information helps.