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Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement

January 30, 2020 • By

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" "Tax season is approaching, and we have made replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax form we mail each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received from us 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 get an instant, printable replacement form using 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 personal my Social Security account, you can log in to your 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 to your computer or email it to yourself. If you don’t have a personal my Social Security account, creating one is very easy to do and usually takes less than 10 minutes.

If you’re a non-citizen 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) benefits.

With a personal my Social Security account, you can do much of your business with us online. If you receive benefits or have Medicare, your personal my Social Security account is also the best way to:

  • Request a replacement Social Security number card (in most states and the District of Columbia).
  • 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.
  • Report your wages if you work and receive Social Security disability insurance or SSI benefits.

Visit our website to find more about our online services.

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Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Comments

  1. Edwin C.

    I’m on SSI and need a earnings report/Social Security Statement/W2 form but they are not issued for people on SSI and I’m trying to get the recovery rebate credit/Stimulus checks since I am not being claimed as a adult dependent for the 2020 year. I went to H&R Block and there telling me that I’m eligible for the checks ,but I need that w2 form how to I get a report of my earnings for the 2020 year if w2’s are not issued for people on SSI?

    • Vonda

      Hi Edwin, 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.

  2. Dema B.

    When will I be able to print my 1099 tax statement for 2020
    Tax seasons?

    • Vonda

      Hi Dema, 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!

  3. Maryann N.

    Im trying to get a benefit letter, Ive been on hold for over a hour, been cut off youir system is discusting!!!!!!

    • Maryann M.

      I need a benefit letter!

    • Vonda

      Hi Maryann, 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.

  4. Eddie M.

    I have not received my check for January 3,2021. I need a letter to give to my landlord so I don’t get evicted, because I have not been able to pay for rent and bills

  5. Eddie M.

    I have received my check for January 3,2021. My rent is due and I am facing eviction.

    • Eddie M.

      I have not received my check for January 3,2021. I need a letter to give to my landlord so I don’t get evicted, because I have not been able to pay for rent and bills

    • Sue

      Hi, Eddie. We apologize for any inconvenience. To report a late, missing, or stolen Social Security or SSI check, please follow these instructions. In addition, you may wish to review the new 2021 Schedule of Social Security Payments. We hope this helps.

  6. James D.

    i need to know why taxs were not taken out of the benefits for monthly ssi,

    • Vonda

      Hi James, thanks for using our blog. If you completed and returned Form W-4V to your local Social Security office, you may want to call them to check on the status. 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.

  7. Ellen P.

    I need a paper statement f 2020 I moved and did not receive the original. my info is

    Ellen P Pearcy ssn *** ** ****
    220 Welcome Way Blvd Bldg 3 Apt 305
    Indianapolis, IN 46214

    if questions please Call 317-903-6027

  8. Sandra W.

    I do not want my yearly letter by e mail I want a paper copy also no longer want to have an online account

  9. Lawarren R.

    I Lawarren Robinson , would like a reevàluation of my case. Thank you ssn ***-**-****

  10. Laura M.

    What is the best way to get a 1099 for my deceased mother? She died in 2019 and her tax return needs to be prepared

    • Vonda

      Hi Laura, thanks for using our blog. We are very sorry for your loss. 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.

    • Lawarren R.

      I Lawarren Robinson , would like a reevàluation of my case. Thank you ssn ***-**-****

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