Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 3, 2023
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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betty f.
ATTENTION/URGENT!! I am trying to sign in or create a new account with ssa and it keeps blocking me out. I called ssa and they told me that they could not help me on the website and gave me a phone number to call which was 877-476-7932 and all it ask me for is a pin and will not let me continue to tech support. Could you just please get me a number to tech support at ssa website and email it to me at tennaf@gmail.com
V.V.
Hi Betty, thanks for using our blog. We are sorry that you are having trouble creating a my Social Security account. To pass the verification process, we match the personal information you give us with the data we have in our records. Then, we use our Identity Services Provider to further verify your identity.
If you continue to have issues and have already called our help desk, unfortunately, you may need to wait for the offices to open. Once they open, you can visit your local office for assistance. A representative in the office will verify your identity and issue you a letter containing an activation code. You can use the activation code to complete the creation of your my Social Security account. Select “Finish Setting Up Your Account” and enter the information requested, including the account activation code. We hope this helps.
SABRINA R.
HOW CAN i GET A COPY OF THE AMOUNT RECIEVED EVERY MONTH?
Joe H.
This description does not say how to get a SSA-1099 for the year before last.
V.V.
Hi Joe, thanks for your question. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.
Jonathan
I AM STILL WAITING ON MY STIMULUS CHECK. I HAVE DIRECT EXPRESS WHICH AS YOU KNOW IS DIRECTLY LINKED TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR MY SSI MONTHLY PAYMENT. I JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND AND NOW ITS 05/07/20.
THANK YOU FOR ANY INFORMATION.
Johnny s.
My name Johnny m. Salinas I I retired a couple years ago I pay 200.00 per month child support and don’t know a thing about preparing tax . Firsto I need to file tax for 2018 . I get ssi and disabled I have direct express direct deposit please let me know what to do my è MA address is johnsluv1@gmail.com my phone # 7023250313 I live at 5801 w lake mead las vegas nv #1120 89109
V.V.
Hi Johnny, thank you for your question. The Internal Revenue Service, which is part of the Department of Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments to eligible people. To help you quickly and easily determine whether you need to take any action to receive your Economic Impact Payment, or a payment for your qualifying child, check out the step-by-step instructions on the Social Security and Coronavirus web page.
David E.
In need a social security award letter
V.V.
Hi David, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to request a benefit verification letter. We hope this helps.
Bradley W.
I have been trying for 2 days to access my account on My Social Security. I tried the “forgot my password” and the system keeps saying my info in incorrect! I need a copy of my 2019 1099 to complete my taxes. Help Please
Diane W.
How do I get a prof of income letter for my granddaughter?
V.V.
Hi Diane, thank you for your question. If you are an individual representative payee with a my Social Security account, you should check out our new Representative Payee Portal. It lets you conduct your own business or manage direct deposit, wage reporting, proof of income, and annual reporting for your beneficiaries. If unable to use the online option, call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.
marrie f.
Hello, I have not received my ss benefits letter in several years. I would like to receive it.
V.V.
Hi Marrie, thank you for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to request a benefit verification letter. We hope this helps.
Touraj M.
Please let me know when I will receive my stimulus check?
Thank you