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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Norma w.
I have not received my social security benefit statement. Can I get one online?
A.C.
Hi, Norma. Thanks for your question. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you do not receive your SSA-1099 in the mail by then, starting on February 1, 2020, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Sherprinia B.
What if you made an account years ago and can’t remember your login information what do you do then besides going into a office, can this be done online resigning up of the account and all?
A.C.
Hi, Sherprinia. 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. Thanks!
Mike
Most of the retirees I know have received their 2020 benefit notices. As of 12/20/2019 I have not received mine via mail. (as done in the past) When I look at site there is no way to inquire. If I sign up on the site it says I must receive electronic communications, which I do not want. How can I get my statement sent to me via mail. (I am assuming that the post office misdirected my statement and that who ever got it did not forward it.) ?
A.C.
Hi, Mike. If you still need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by creating a personal my Social Security account online. We hope this helps.
Virginia G.
I cannot sign in to my account. Have obtained a temporary password from SS but it does not work. Help!
A.C.
Hi, Virginia. 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.
Carrie J.
I would like to print my benefit letter please or recieve in the mail
A.C.
Hi, Carrie. If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by creating a personal my Social Security account online. We hope this helps.
maruta c.
my husband Paul E Casper and I have to get a 2020 benefit awards letter for our Medicare reimbursement request form for the new yr…how do we do this?
A.C.
Hi, Maruta. If you still need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by creating up a personal my Social Security account online. We hope this helps.
Joanne A.
I cannot log into my social security account because I can’t change the phone number to receive text .
A.C.
Hi, Joanne. We are sorry to hear you had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to create 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 “help desk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Charles K.
Need SS statement for income for 2020. I need for proof for a nursing home for my mom.
A.C.
Hi, Charles. 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. We hope this helps.
Patricia W.
I entered my three secruity questions answers (I had them written down) and the system didn’t like it so now I have to wait another 1-blankety blank days! 🙁
I’m trying to get a copy of my annual statement from last year. Is there another way so I don’t have to wait?
john s.
how do i get a copy of my medicare benifit/cost? thanks john slack catslack@netzero.net
A.C.
Hi, John. 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 Blog 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 later in the day. We hope this helps.