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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Emanuel S.
the offices of social security are closed .Ilive in M ayagurz PR 00680 and need my 1099 form to file for my taxes can I use last years 1099
V.V.
Hi Emanuel, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to obtain a replacement 1099. You also may be able to request a replacement SSA-1099 by using our automated telephone service at 1-800-772-1213. You can conduct the automated services 24 hours a day. At the prompt, indicate that you’re requesting a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Perry B.
Have requested three times for password reset – no response. Very bad.
V.V.
Hi Perry, we are sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. You may need to 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.
Dennis M.
Your 800772 1213 number does ot work. After calling twice to speak to an agent, the phone call is redirected; it rings once and then disconnects. In the meanwhile it is important that I contact someone to get a 1099 for my brother who died last year. I am his executor and I have to file his tax return. Please give me a good number to call so I can speak to a live agent.
Thank you.
V.V.
We’re sorry to hear about your loss, Dennis. The benefit statement is mailed to the last address in our records and is intended for the spouse or executor of the deceased. If you do not have access to the mail at that address, the executor will need to go into the local field 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. Unfortunately, you may need to wait for the offices to reopen. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
Arthur C.
I have not received my SSA-1099 for the year 2019. I tried to create a My Social Security account but the Social Security site would not accept my correct information. I need the SSA-1099 to file my taxes for 2019.
V.V.
Hi Arthur. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to obtain a replacement 1099. You also may be able to request a replacement SSA-1099 by using our automated telephone service at 1-800-772-1213. You can conduct the automated services 24 hours a day. At the prompt, indicate that you’re requesting a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
dinorah d.
hi my name is dinorah torres i need a copy from de ssi to show to my apt they want to know how much a resive
V.V.
Hi Dinorah, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to get a benefit verification letter. You also may be able to request a benefit verification by using our automated telephone service at 1-800-772-1213. You can conduct the automated services 24 hours a day. At the prompt, indicate that you’re requesting a benefit verification letter. We hope this helps.
Eunice H.
Need 2018 social security benefits to file tax 2018
and Medicare pd 2018 cannot llocate SSA 1099
Thanks Eunice Day
Janet G.
How do I get my 2019 -1099 statement for IRS report?
V.V.
Hi Janet. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to obtain a replacement 1099. You also may be able to request a replacement SSA-1099 by using our automated telephone service at 1-800-772-1213. You can conduct the automated services 24 hours a day. At the prompt, indicate that you’re requesting a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
John D.
Would it be possible to get a copy of the 2019 Tax Documents for John Odom&Judy Odom1129 Briar Oaks Dr.,Irving Tx 75060/SS#450643145 / 459745492
Teresa L.
I am needing a statement of Both my social security amounts.
A.C.
Hi, Teresa. If you 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!
Deborah H.
My mother is currently in a rehabilation , Surgeons Choice. She was in Providence Hospital for about a month. I am her daughter, Deborah Harris. I am trying to get a copy of her statement of earnings for 2019. She forgot where she put in it.. My accountant said she must file this week or she will not be eligible for the home heating credit. I set up her account with Social Security. Is there any way we can expedite this process and get the statement of earnings.
A.C.
Hi, Deborah. Thanks for the question. If you are not the representative payee for your mother, she should call us. She can call 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. Or she can contact her local Social Security office. We hope this helps.