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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Can you apply for early social security anytime of the year? Thanks!
Doris M.
I am now a permenant Resident of Mexico. My son in Chicago handles my taxes. My question is, do I need to register my home address in Mexico or use my son’s address? My son will still do my taxes for me irregardless.
Thank you.
Ann C.
Hi, Doris. Since you are living outside of the U.S., please contact your Federal Benefits Unit to change your address for Social Security purposes. As far as your income tax question, you will need to contact the IRS. Their toll-free number is 1-800-829-1040 or you can visit their website at http://www.irs.gov/. We hope this helps.
John B.
I have attempted to open an account 3 times but when I try to sign in I get the message This account does not exist
What am I doing wrong.
I need to get my 1099-R for tax purposes
John Bruzus
1-415-716-1973 Cell
Ann C.
Hi, John. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you are 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
Virginia R.
I have been trying to print a copy of my SSA-1099 but keep getting a printer error message each time. I have been able to print my other tax records from Fidelity and my bank so I don’t think it’s my printer. Please give me any suggestions you might have or you can send copy to my e-mail address below.
Ann C.
Hi, Virginia. We are sorry to hear you are having trouble printing your replacement SSA-1099. 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. We hope this helps.
Kathleen M.
Tried multiple times to get a my social security account online and at the end of the application process it said I couldn’t obtain one. I have not received my SSa-1099 form in order to do my taxes. How do I obtain both my 1099 and a my social security account?
Thanks
Ann C.
Hi, Kathleen. If you are 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. Your local office can also assist with a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Marvin G.
I tried setting up an account and had no success. Would you please email me a copy of my 1099? I have not received a hard copy.
Terry L.
I absolute have tried everything user name and password that I have and cannot retrieve a copy of my social security benefit statement to submit with my LIEAP application!!! It continuously tells me they cannot verify the information I have provided. I have tried “I don’t remember my user name” AND “I don’t remember my password and nothing works. Tried to set up a new account and it tells me I have one. HELP!! I need that Social Security benefits statement ASAP. Thank you.
Ann C.
Hi, Terry. We are sorry for your frustration. You can contact or visit your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Brian P.
I have not received my SSA-1099 form for the year 2018. I need to do my income tax. I contacted you last week and have heard nothing back.
Ann C.
Hi, Brian. We are sorry to hear about your experience. 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 2018 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. You can also contact or visit your local office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this is resolved soon.
Christine S.
I was just needing to get a copy of the benefits recieved for my sister i have gaurdianship for her name is Tina Mollsen
Ann C.
Hi, Christine. For your sister’s security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We only recognize a designated payee for handling Social Security funds. If you are your sister’s representative payee and did not receive her SSA-1099 for 2018, you can contact us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to request a replacement. You can also contact your local Social Security office. If you are not her representative payee, you may want to consider applying. To learn more about becoming a representative payee, you can read our publication, A Guide for Representative Payees. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to request an appointment. We hope this information helps.
Fred A.
Send security code to my email address obanionf@gmail.com. My telephone is a land based phone and does not accept text.
Ann C.
Hi, Fred. It sounds like you are trying to add or change your email information in your personal my Social Security account. If you are unable to access your 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.