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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King G.
Hello.This post was extremely fascinating, particularly since I was searching for thoughts on this matter last Saturday.
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Dory L.
i am a us citizen but i live outside of us.Will i still receive my 1099 by mail
William V.
Forgot add, I went on line 9 Jan 2021
William V.
I have a my social security account and I want to download my SSA 1099 for 2020. When I go to my social security account after signing in, there is no place to click on to download or copy by SSA 1099. Although social security main web site says you can do that?
Vonda
Hi William, thanks for using our blog. Social Security mails the SSA-1099 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 IRS on your tax return.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for options on receiving an instant replacement SSA-1099 beginning February 1st. We hope this helps!
Kent G.
Hi,
Please let me know how to get or print my 2018 and 2019 SSA-1099?
Web page says I can do that. but for past years must call SSA?
I called SSA and was on hold for 21 minutes and call was dropped.
What is a good time to call without waiting 20 minutes or more.
Vonda
Hi Kent, thanks for using our blog. To request SSA-1099s for years prior to 2020, you will need to call 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.
frank j.
hoe do i get my award letter
Vonda
Hi Frank, thanks for reading our blog and for your question. We mailed the COLA notices throughout the month of December to retirement, survivors, and disability beneficiaries, SSI recipients, and representative payees. You can also securely view and save the Social Security COLA notice online via the Message Center inside your my Social Security account . If you don’t have an account, create one today. We hope this helps!
Michael C.
I am a American citizen living outside the US and need a 1099 and only just received my first disability deposit. Can I get a future earnings statement? Also cannot set up my online account outside the US ???
Vonda
Thanks for the question, Michael. At this time you must have a U. S. mailing address to create or access your online account. The “my Social Security” authentication system requires address verification as one of the essential criteria for issuing an account. People with APO/FPO/DPO addresses can create an account overseas, but our system does not support registration and account creation for users with a foreign address yet.
We recommend that individuals living outside the United States contact the nearest Federal Benefit Unit in the area for any assistance related to Social Security programs and benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad.
Steve t.
When you have to file a tax return to get the 2nd stimulus $600 but you are not required to file as a senior because you do not make enough income
when can i expect the ssa1099 form for 2020 in the mail?
Vonda
Hi Steve, thanks for using our blog. Social Security mails the SSA-1099 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 IRS on your tax return.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for options on receiving an instant replacement SSA-1099 beginning February 1st. We hope this helps!
Lisa A.
I cannot remember my password for my MySocialSecurity account. I know my USERNAME, but not that. I have new info to update.
Vonda
Hi Lisa, thanks for asking your question using the blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to retrieve or change your username and password. We hope this helps!
JOSE F.
HOW Y SIGN FOR THE STIMULUS PAYMENT
Vonda
Hi Jose, thanks for using our blog. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), not Social Security, issues the Economic Income Payments. Social Security cannot answer EIP questions about your specific situation. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus web page for more details. We hope this helps.
thomas L.
were my check