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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Roberto S.
I not received my Form SSA 1099 Social Security Benefit Statement 2020
Thanks
A.C.
Hi, Roberto. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2020 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this information is helpful.
Judy M.
I have been trying about 20 x to get a replacement copy of my 1099 and I can’t
S.D.
Hi, Judy. We’re sorry for your frustration. Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions webpage on how to obtain a replacement SSA-1099. You also may be able to request a replacement tax form by using our automated telephone service at 1-800-772-1213 – it’s available 24/7. At the prompt, indicate that you’re requesting a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Carol G.
I have a charity that helps me will bills and they always need a copy of what I’ve made for the yr. I guess this is the 1099. I sent them the one that came to me but they said they need the one for 2021.
V.V.
Hi Carol, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to get a benefit verification letter. This letter is sometimes called a budget letter, a benefits letter, a proof of income letter or a proof of award letter. You also may be able to request a benefit verification letter 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 proof of income letter. We hope this helps.
Thomas D.
Dear Sirs, Perhaps it would be useful on this page to mention that to get your SSA-1099 from ‘my Social Security’ account page that you have to click on the ‘Replacement Documents’ in order to get to ‘view and print’ your form. This may not be obvious to someone who only goes to SSA.gov once a year to get a copy of their
ssa-1099. Thank you, Tom McSweeney
Guy I.
My wife and I are retired US Citizens living in Europe. It is Feb 10, 2021 and we have not received our 1099s for the 2020 tax year. The SSA site says we cannot create an account and use the online services. Is this correct? If not, how do we get our 1099s in time to file? Thanks.
S.D.
Hello, Guy, and thanks for your question. If you and your wife don’t have a U.S. mailing address, you cannot create a my Social Security account. Since you haven’t received your 2020 SSA-1099s in the mail, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions webpage on how to obtain replacement tax forms. Since you are living outside of the country, you can contact your local Federal Benefits Unit for any assistance related to Social Security benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We hope this helps.
Rosette J.
I am residing in the Philippines and I want to open an account with my social security but I no longer have an address in the US what should I do?
S.D.
Hi, Rosette, and thank you for your question. We’re sorry, but at this time, without a U.S. mailing address, you cannot create a my Social Security account. We recommend that individuals living outside the country contact the nearest Federal Benefit Unit if they need assistance related to Social Security programs and benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information for you and our other customers living abroad. We hope this helps.
Edward R.
I called in to the number tonight to get a SSA 1099. I repeated my first name EDWARD three times and the automated voice could not get it correct. Then it told me to call back in the am. I have a clear voice and I articulate well. very disappointing.
V.V.
Hi Edward, thanks for using our blog. If the automated service didn’t work for you, you can call and speak to a representative at 1-800-772-1213 or 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.
Mary L.
I received my 1099 for ssa in January for IRS filing ,my husband has not received his yet it is Feb 3rd I am worried it got into the wrong hands or is lost in the mail how do I get another one? I am not online with SSA. is there a number he could call? Thank you
V.V.
Hi Mary Lou, thanks for reading our blog. Your husband 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.
Barbara K.
I don’t have a computer or cell phone and have not received my 2020 statement. How do I get one?
V.V.
Hi Barbara, thanks for using our blog. You 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.
Jeffery F.
I am in need of my SS a 1099 form to file my income tax in the state of California W-2 form
S.D.
Hi, Jeffery, and thanks for using our blog. Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions webpage on how to obtain a replacement SSA-1099. You also may be able to request a replacement 1099 by using our automated telephone service at 1-800-772-1213 – it’s available 24/7. At the prompt, indicate that you’re requesting a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Connie F.
Need 1099-R form for Social Security for 2020, so I can do my taxes.
Radu B.
understand the SSA-1199 has to be completed once you have and address/residence abroad. If so where to you submit/mail the completed form?
S.D.
Hi, Radu, and thanks for your question about International Direct Deposit. To start the IDD enrollment process, select and print the appropriate SSA-1199 form. (It’s based on the country.) Fill out sections 1 and 2. Have your financial institution fill out section 3. Mail the completed form to the appropriate Federal Benefits Unit indicated on the form. We hope this helps.
Robert G.
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