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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PAUL K.
Have the SSA-1099 been mailed yet? I have not yet received mine.
A.C.
Hi, Paul. 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.
Evelyn L.
I need a copy of my social security award letter 2019. please mail to my address:
A.C.
Hi, Evelyn. 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 creating a personal my Social Security account online. We hope this helps.
Robert R.
I am trying to enroll in a new account on line to obtain my 1099 for 2019 which I did not receive. I have submitted all the correct data but it will not download and the message says you have suspended the info electronically And to try again in 24 hrs which I did with the same results.
A.C.
Hi, Robert. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. 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. The local office can also assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.
Sylvia B.
Please send me a letter verifying my benefits
Brandi M.
Ive clicked on EVERYTHING to get my ssi 1099 and nothing has shown. My number is xxxxxxxxx.
A.C.
Hi, Brandi. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. You can contact or visit your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
maria b.
As of today February 4th 2020, I have not received my New Benefit amount statement. We are gathering all our information to do our taxes.
A.C.
Hi, Maria. 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.
joann l.
For some reason the site can’t verify my information t o set up a mysocialsercurity account. It keeps asking for a middle initial and I don’t have one.
A.C.
Hi, Joann. 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 “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Debra P.
Hello:
I turn 66 August 27, 2020 and am retiring in August 2020. I’m applying for my SS for a start date of August. Can you give me an approximate day of the month or date in September of when I will receive my first check and checks moving forward?
A.C.
Hi, Debra. Benefits are paid the month after they are due. So, for instance, if you want your benefits to begin with the month of August, you will receive your first benefit payment in September. For future pay dates, you may find the schedule of Social Security benefit payments calendar useful. We hope this helps.
robert a.
i did n t get my Ssa 1099 last year for 2018 i called and got it The same this year for 2019 my name is Robert a baker I Live at 19379 apple creek dr Clinton twp. mi 48038 the last four is 7378 my wife got her form a week ago please send we waiting to do are taxes
A.C.
Hi, Robert. 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
William J.
why has my mailing Address not updated ? a request has been made by did not receive my wife ‘s 1099…
A.C.
Hi, William. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason your wife has not received her SSA-1099 in the mail, 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 as well as follow up on your address change. We hope this helps.