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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Michael H.
I have misplaced my wife’s and my 2018 benefits statements – *** – ** – *** (Michael H. Littmann) and *** – ** – *** (Carol K. Littmann. Could you please send duplicates to me at 4445 S. Grand Canyon Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89147.
A.C.
Hi, Michael. For you and your wife’s 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
Patricia F.
I need to give a change of address and would like to review my statement. I tried the my account with you and it would not work. It may be the address change. I also no longer have a land line, it could be change in phone. Can you please help me update and receive the statement?
April G.
Have been trying to access mine and my husband’s acct to get a statement. Either the password is incorrect or the verifying question have a wrong answer. Will not let me change these to set up a new account. How can I get a statement copy for us both?
A.C.
Hi, April. We are sorry to hear you and your husband have had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security accounts. 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 assist with a replacement SSA-1099 as well. We hope this helps.
jared s.
I need to get a new SSA-1099 form for Eartha Silveira as the current one was destroyed terribly.
David K.
On the “Please tell us who you are” page, when I enter my information and hit “Next” nothing happens.
Ann M.
I have requested Form 1099 twice and still have not received it. I have called the help number 1-800-772-1213 many times and cannot get help. I have tried to log on to My Account with no success. I have requested to reset my password many times and am told they will send a code to me via mail….I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE CODE! I am so frustrated! I need to get my taxes done. I need to be able to access my account. What does it take to get a response to my inquiries????? This has been going on since January. Please help!!!!!
A.C.
Hi, Ann. We are sorry to hear about your experience. It may be best for you to contact or visit your local Social Security office for assistance. We hope this is resolved soon.
Melissa G.
I need benefit letters for my kids
A.C.
Hi, Melissa. For you and your children’s security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to request benefit verfications for your children. You can also contact your local office. We hope this helps.
Theresa O.
My aunt (88 years of age) has either lost or did not receive Form SSA-1099 – Social Security Benefit Statement. She does not have an online account – no email, computer, or the well-with-all to manage this technology.
A.C.
Hi, Theresa. She can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to request a replacement. She can also contact her local Social Security office. We hope that helps.
Mary H.
I am unable to sign in a need my benefit tax form. The system keeps kicking me out and the phone lines are over an hour wait with no option that you can be called back.
Sharon
Somebody sounds like a robot keeps calling my number saying they need me to call them back in this number 210-757-7402 saying about my social security that a complaint was filed against my drivers license and my social security I don’t drive I’m very ill I’m disabled so why do they keep calling me let me die in peace
A.C.
Hi, Sharon. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can find additional information here. We hope this helps.