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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Charles T.
Is there a difference between a 1099-R and a 1099-SM? Do I have to declare the 1099-SM as taxable income?
Vonda
Hi Charles, 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, 2021.
For taxation inquiries, please contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at http://www.irs.gov or by calling their toll-free number at 1-800-829-1040.
Ken E.
How can I get the SSA 1099 for my Father who passed away in April 2020?
Vonda
Hi Ken, thanks for using our blog to ask your question. We are very sorry for your loss. The SSA-1099 is mailed in January 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 call the local field office after February 1, 2021. 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.
Ron T.
Every place I need information to do my taxes is online so I can print and do them except my wifes SS disablity form. I can not do anything without it and January is coming fast to an end. Do you or will you please create that type of thing for the next year please!?
Vonda
Hi Ron. A Social Security 1099 is mailed out each January to people who receive benefits and tells you how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return. A replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 will be available after February 1, 2021. At that time, your wife can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging in to or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information.
Geraldine E.
My Mother passed away in July of 2020. Her 1099 always came to my address, as I did her taxes. Will I still get one for her even if she is deceased? She was in a care home and I paid her monthly rent. I would like to file her taxes, as the family should get back the rent money we paid for half a year.
Vonda
We’re sorry to hear about your loss, Geraldine. 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 call the local field office. 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. You can 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.
Alice R.
Really great information provided here – thank you for sharing this with everyone! I was going through this whole process the other week with my father and we used the forms found at https://www.1099-etc.com. Their software is extremely user friendly, especially for my father as he gets older.
Claire R.
Can i get a copy of my 1099s on the SSI website?
Vonda
Hi Claire, thanks for using our blog. You can request a replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 after February 1, 2021. At that time, you can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging in to or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information.
jose a.
When will I receive my 600.00 stimulus
Sue
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.
Frank C.
This web site is not a helpful place to ask questions plain and as can be. Most of the answers are computer generated or cut and paste. If they are read, them it is to get the name to paste in our names. So with this I will ask the question as to where will I find the posting of the 1099.
Vonda
Hi Frank. A Social Security 1099 is mailed out each January to people who receive benefits and tells you how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return. A replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 will be available after February 1, 2021. At that time, you can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging in to or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information.
Ronald A.
When will I receive my ssa 1099 to get my recovery stimulus money, 1,200 + 600.00
Sue
Hi, Ronald. Thanks for using our blog to ask your question. We mail a Social Security 1099 each January to people who receive benefits. It tells you how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return. A replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 will be available after February 1, 2021. At that time, you can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging into or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information.
Regarding your Economic Impact Payments, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), not Social Security, issues them. Social Security cannot answer EIP questions about your specific situation. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus web page for more details.
Robin L.
Vonda,
Good Day! Simple question: Has anyone received their 2020 tax documents as of today 16 Jan 21? Seems like its a major issue for those of us waiting for them to file our tax returns. Please don’t respond with a general statement that does not answer the question. Thank you
Jeffery B.
When can I expect my 1099 tax form in the mail ?
JAMES A.
when can i expect to receive my SSA-1099
Sue
Hi, James. Thanks for using our blog to ask your question. We mail a Social Security 1099 each January to people who receive benefits. It tells you how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return. A replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 will be available after February 1, 2021. At that time, you can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging into or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information.
Arnold B.
Good day,
I am a retired US Air Force veteran, who, along with my spouse, are receiving Social Security benefits. Neither of us are employed, WE are unable to set up a my social security account. The site simply won’t let us. We currently live in South Korea , with an APO AP address. Should we expect a copy mailed for each of us, since we can’t get one online? Or do we have to contact The FBU for our region (Manila, Philippines) and make our request from them? Any information you could provide would be most helpful
Very Respectfully
Arnold B Samberg
USAF Retired
Vonda
Hi Arnold, thank you for using our blog and for your service! Social Security sends the SSA-1099 in January to people who receive Social Security benefits using the address that’s on file with Social Security. You can request a replacement SSA-1099 starting February 1st, 2021 by contacting your nearest Federal Benefit Unit. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad.
Sue
Hi, Jeffery. Thanks for using our blog to ask your question. We mail a Social Security 1099 each January to people who receive benefits. It tells you how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return. A replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 will be available after February 1, 2021. At that time, you can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging into or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information. We hope this information is helpful.
Diana S.
When will I receive my 1099
Diana S.
My 1099
Vonda
Hi Diana. A Social Security 1099 is mailed out each January to people who receive benefits and tells you how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return. A replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 will be available after February 1, 2021. At that time, you can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging in to or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information.
Barbara R.
I have not received my tax information. Has it been mailed. If not, when should I expect it?
Vonda
Hi Barbara. A Social Security 1099 is mailed out each January to people who receive benefits and tells you how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return. You can request a replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 after February 1, 2021. At that time, you can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging in to or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information.
Erica D.
Hi Vonda!
I havent gotten mine yet, and was wondering the same as you when I found this article.
Sue
Hi, Erica. Thanks for using our blog to ask your question. We mail a Social Security 1099 each January to people who receive benefits. It tells you how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return. A replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 will be available after February 1, 2021. At that time, you can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging into or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information.
Susie S.
I received mine the amounts are incorrect. It appears to only have 6 months worth of information
Vonda
Hi Susie, thanks for using our blog. If you have questions regarding your SSA-1099, you can 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.
Sue
Hi, Robin. We mail Social Security 1099s each January to people who receive benefits. The form tells you how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return. A replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 will be available after February 1, 2021. At that time, you can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging in to or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information.
Ann
No, am wondering the same thing
Joe B.
They don’t mail them anymore you have to download them after Feb 1
It is to save money and soon they will require you to pay them to deposit the funds into your account at a price of 1.5%
Vonda
Hi there, 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, 2021. We hope this helps!
Walter B.
I have been checking every day and even today 25 January my 109 STILL isn’t ready
Walter B.
1099 not 109…keyboard acting up
paul c.
have not gotten mine in mail or on my web page. i see she did not answer when specifically, just in general “January”
Vonda
Hi Paul, thanks for using our blog. A replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 will be available after February 1, 2021. At that time, you can instantly download a printable copy of the tax form by logging in to or creating a free my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for additional information.
jim S.
Received my 1099 today. Unfortunately, it’s incorrect.
Vonda
Hi Jim, thanks for using our blog. You can 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.
Cherrie
My husband received his yesterday and it is also incorrect.