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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Sadie E.
I have not at this point received my yearly earning and my pay in to Social Security so I can file my income taxes
A.C.
Hi, Sadie. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you have not received your SSA-1099 in the mail, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Nancy C.
If my child is a beneficiary and got 18 years old in december 27, 2019, when is she supposed to get the last check. The last one was dated november. Does she gets one check dated december or the one dated november was the last one?
A.C.
Hi, Nancy. Thanks for your question. If your daughter is age 18, but still a full-time student at a secondary (or elementary) school, her benefits will continue until she graduates or until two months after she turns age 19, whichever is first. Generally, we send her a form to verify her school attendance. If you have additional questions, she can contact her local Social Security office. She can also call our toll free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and ask to speak with one of our representatives, who are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. She will generally have a shorter wait time if she calls later in the week. We hope this information is helpful.
Mohan S.
How can I get a copy of my benit verification letter
A.C.
Hi, Mohan. 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. 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 later in the day. We hope this helps.
Agnes E.
need a copy of my 2019 1099 form Social Security benefits for tax purposes
A.C.
Hi, Agnes. 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 2019 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.
Brenda H.
My husband made much more money than I did over the years. He is still alive. Does my social security benefits go up since I made minimum wage most of my life?
A.C.
Hi, Brenda. Thanks for your question. We calculate your average indexed monthly earnings during the 35 years in which you earned the most. Higher lifetime earnings result in higher benefits. If there were some years when you didn’t work, or had lower earnings, your benefit amount may be lower as a result. For details on how your retirement benefit is figured, go here. We hope this helps.
Patricia S.
applied for medicare part B 12/27/2019 online. Received call from SS asking when I applied.
Wondering why they are asking – please help in confirming my application is in the process of completion
A.C.
Hi, Patricia. 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.
Amy G.
My husband died on june 18, 2019. I am now receiving the survivor’s benefits. Since he received benefits for art of thep year, will I receive a SSA-1099 in his name as well as my own?
A.C.
Hi, Amy. 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. We hope this helps.
Steve P.
Name is Steve Persaud and I have been defraud by SSA in amount of $17,867.00. SSA is Claiming I was overpaid from 11/2003 to 2016.
I provided proof of my SSA-1099 for year 2003 to 2007 showing total disability payments is $45,623.00 and before WC offset is $3,970.90 and after WC offset I was paid $ $41,623.00. For 2008 total benefit paid is $16,366 and WC offset is $3,970. and 2009 total benefit paid is $14,366 and WC offset is $1,254. for 2010 the total benefit paid is $13,116 and the WC offset is $123.00. for 2011 the total benefit paid is $13,116 and WC offset is 1,224.
Workers Compensation payments was suspended on 9/13/2011 due to appeal by WCB Decision.
SSA since 12/2018 is withholding my monthly checks on tell 3/2020.
Please tell SSA to stop defending me my Retirement benefits and Please stop injustice and please stop discrimination against people with disability
Please reply to my email
Thank you
Dena K.
I never received a letter stating that I am my son’s rep payee. He is receiving SSI benefits. I need this to open a new bank account. I search all over the site and I cannot find a way to request the letter. This is very frustrating.
A.C.
Hi, Dena. 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.
Joan M.
I am trhying to get a copy of a 1099 from 2017. I never received one! the IRS claims I did receive it; but I have no record of a 1099 being issued. HELP! SS# xxxxxxxxx
A.C.
Hi, Joan. Thanks for your question. It sounds like you are referring to the SSA-1099, tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. For years prior to the last year, you 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 you can contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.