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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Stella A.
How do I get my SSA1099 so I can file my taxes.. I haven’t received one for 2019.
A.C.
Hi, Stella. 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.
Nicki D.
I am trying to get Form 1099 for 2019. I am on social security and my monthly benefits are from my husband’s social security number. What do I do and how can I get this form for my taxes?
A.C.
Hi, Nicki. 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. You can also contact or visit your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.
Kasma
How do I printout a form to mail and request a Statement??? I don’t have Internet at house or on the cell phone. A S.S. Representative said it is posible on 2/11/20. This is urgent!
A.C.
Hi, Kasma. It may be best for you to contact or visit your local Social Security office for assistance. We hope this helps.
Derrinda P.
My husband and I have not received our SS benefits 1099 for 2019. When can we expect it?
A.C.
Hi, Derrinda. 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
Francine D.
Please send me Form SSA-1099 for the year 2019
Thank you
A.C.
Hi, Francine. 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.
Paula E.
Want to find out when we will receive our ssa1099’s for Milton T. Lowery and myself Paula E. Lowery
A.C.
Hi, Paula. 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.
Robert S.
Are there instructions on how to handle the Medicare benefit that is included in my 1099, when I had it with a different provider. Thank you!
Molly R.
Hello, my mother in law, Barbara N Regan passed away in 2019 on July 27th. I do her taxes. She lived at a senior living facility called the Renaissance, located at 20376 John Rd Apt 1022 Olmsted Twp, OH 44138-1276. The Renaissance has been forwarding her mail to my husband, Thomas, at our address. We have received other tax documents ( 1099’s etc.) but we have not received her SSA-1099. How can I get you to re-send it?
Thank you,
Molly Regan
A.C.
Hi, Molly. We are sorry to hear about your loss. For your mother-in-law’s security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. 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.
John T.
I tried to access my account becasue I forgot my user name & password, I entered my E-mail address, SSN & DOB and was told by your system that they cound no verify my informatio. I need a 1099R to file my taxes. I received a notice from SSA but it states on the for do not return this form to IRS, so I need the 1099R that I can return with my taxes.
A.C.
Hi, John. 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. Your local office can also assist with a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Loyola C.
how to: get my Social Security Benefits letter for year 2019
A.C.
Hi, Loyola. 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. You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.