Taxes

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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  1. ABRAHAM F.

    I have not received my SSA Form 1099 for the year 2019. as of this date Feb.04,2020. We are planning to file our Income tax soon, Request a copy be sent via my email address. I live in Rome, Italy.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Abraham. Since you are living outside of the U.S. you can contact your local Federal Benefits Unit for any assistance related to Social Security benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We hope this helps.

  2. suzanne a.

    my husband and I did not receive our benefit letter for the year 2020

    • A.C.

      Hi, Suzanne. 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.

  3. Marta A.

    My husband and I usually receive our 1099 forms for our Social Security income for 2019 in January. To date (February 4, 2020) we have not received the forms. Has there been a delay? I don’t want to request a replacement if the forms are in the mail.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Marta. 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.

  4. Kathleen V.

    when do you show our 1099 for 2019.

    Thank you so much

    • A.C.

      Hi, Kathleen. You can get a replacement SSA-1099 here by accessing your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.

  5. Raymond C.

    When will the 1099s be MAILED out in hard copy?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Raymond. 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.

  6. Debra L.

    How do I get a copy of my mothers SSA-1099 if her forward mailing address has expired?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Debra. If your mother still needs a replacement SSA-1099, she can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting her personal my Social Security account. She can also contact or visit her local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.

  7. Vince B.

    I can’t find any where on My Social Security that will let me print a SSA-1099. Can you tell me where it is located?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Vince. If you still need a copy of your SSA-1099, you can find it here using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.

  8. Debbie

    Should a MI resident have received their SSA-1099 form by now?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Debbie. 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.

  9. Eva L.

    I haven’t received my tax statement I moved in Aug 2019

    • A.C.

      Hi, Eva. 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.

  10. ramon s.

    My SSA 1099 Is Inacurrate

    • A.C.

      Hi, Ramon. 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 concerns. 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.

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