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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Cliff G.
Trying to get a 1099. Social security tells me to visit My Social Security but eve4ry time I try to log on I get “No such account found” – yet if I try to set up a new account I get a message, “That information already in use (or something similar)” Very frustrating.
A.C.
Hi, Cliff. 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. We hope this helps.
Robert J.
I have not received my 1099 for 2019 yet. When can I expect it?
A.C.
Hi, Robert. 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.
Christine G.
My elderly mother Marie Caci, age 89 1/2did not receive her 2019 SSA-1099-SM form needed for filing taxes. She moved in June 2019. Her mail was being forwarded. However this document she did not receive. How do I get another copy.
If someone could please call me @ 978-314-1410 ASAP.
My name is Christine Graham. I am my mothers Power of Attorney and can provide documentation to you.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
A.C.
Hi, Christine. Thank you for your question. Because of privacy and security concerns, Social Security cannot speak to you about your mother’s benefits. If your mother is not capable of managing and directing her Social Security benefits, someone should consider applying to be her representative payee. Even though you are power of attorney, you, or someone else, would still need to apply to serve as her payee. To learn more about becoming a representative payee, you can read our publication, A Guide for Representative Payees. You can also call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to request an appointment. We hope this information helps.
Jacqueline C.
I have had taxes withheld from my ss checks each month but have received no document stating the total amount withheld to file my tax return! For some reason I cannot create an online account. I live in a rural area in Alaska and cannot visit an office as I was told to do. Now what?
A.C.
Hi, Jacqueline. You can contact your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.
Heidelinde M.
I went to the local office in January, waited a long time, asked for my address to be changed. This is because I did not receive the form with my benefits for 2020.
Now, my husband has received his 2019 SSA-1099, but mine has not arrived.
Please make sure my address is correct:
419 Crystal Way
Knoxville, TN 37918
And send me the SSA 1099.
Thank you,
Heidelinde M. Whitaker
xxx-xx-3558
A.C.
Hi, Heidelinde. 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. 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 F.
Need 1099 statement for 2019
A.C.
Hi, William. Good news! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!
Roger j.
When will the 1099 for this year be available? I need to download on line.
Eileen F.
I need a SSA 1099 form. Mine hasn’t been received. It could have been lost in the mail. Others have gotten theirs. Please send a new one immediately. Obviously, I need it for my taxes. Please, can you help me?
A.C.
Hi, Eileen. 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.
Ruth M.
We have not received our SSA 1099s for 2019. Should we have them by now?
A.C.
Hi, Ruth. 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.
Shirley a.
Have not received our 1099s for 2019 and need them. Will not open a my social security account because we have too many computer problems. We need these forms to complete our taxes.
A.C.
Hi, Shirley and James. 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. We hope this helps.