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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Jerry A.
I need the 2019 SSA-1099 for Jerry A. Ellis *** – ** – *** sent to the following address: P.O. Box 1389, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444, 541-373-9689, as soon as possible so I can file my 2019 taxes.
A.C.
Hi, Jerry. 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.
Lynne J.
I can not get onto my Social security account that was set up years ago. Do I need to make an appointment to talk to someone? All I need is my 1099 and to find out why I haven’t received mine the last two years and to make sure my address is correct. My husband received his with no problem.
A.C.
Hi, Lynne. 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. Your local office can also assist with a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
olivia j.
Need my form SSA-1099 so I can do my taxes, I already up dated my new address.
A.C.
Hi, Olivia. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!
lou
Have NOT received it by mail, and if I log into my social security it says “not available!: It’s Feb 7!!!
A.C.
Hi, Lou. If you still need a replacement SSA-1099, you can contact or visit your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.
Eufrosina R.
need a copy of my SSA 1099 for year 2019
A.C.
Hi, Eufrosina. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
mark s.
Did our ssn year end forms go out yet, we have not received ours.
Thanks,
Mark
A.C.
Hi, Mark. 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.
Pamela P.
Can you explain the SSA 1099 benefit statement to me? It shows in box 3 the amount is 20,874.00 which is an increase of 570.00 from the year before but my monthly check was only a difference of 18 dollars per month. What was this increase amount for and where did the amount go? Even if it was for the cost of living adjustment , the amount doesn’t add up. Please explain this to me as this increase hurt my getting a lower property tax relief
A.C.
Hi, Pamela. 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.
Janice C.
Could u pls send me 2 copies of my 1099
Thank u!
Janice Cooper
1610 Hawthorne Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17202
A.C.
Hi, Janice. 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
robert d.
i need a copy of my benefit statement
A.C.
Hi, Robert. 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. Thanks!
Ligia C.
I need a 1099 for 2017. Will you please send it to me.
A.C.
Hi, Ligia. 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. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.