Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 3, 2023
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.
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Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Kathleen H.
I am trying to get my SS Benefit Statement. I have an account but forgot my username/PW so I’ve tried to retrieve it here, without success. I have a pre-retirement meeting on Thursday and would like to have it before that. please send it to my work email, which is most secure: kathleen.hanna@wisconsin.gov. My work phone is 608-266-7583. Thank you!
Darlene E.
Have not received my 1095 for tax purposes, how do I get a copy.
Ann C.
Hi, Darlene. It sounds like you are referring to the SSA-1099, tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you have not received your SSA-1099 in the mail, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Annastia M.
I need my SSA checking and my son too
Ann C.
Hi, Annastia. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Anita M.
Did. Ot receive my statement for 2019 taxes
Ann C.
Hi, Anita. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you have not received your SSA-1099 in the mail, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Walter D.
Greetings. I just spoke with one of your social security representatives by phone. I asked if SSA-1099 forms needed to file income taxes are mailed to recipients. She said “yes”. When I asked when they’d be mailed out, she didn’t know. Could you PLEASE ADD A STATEMENT ON YOUR SSA HOME PAGE INDICATING WHEN SSA-1099s WILL BE MAILED? That way I will know when to keep an eye out for the form in the mail. I need the paper form because I cannot print. So, accessing the electronic version via my social security account really doesn’t help. Thanks!
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PS: As of Feb 3, 2020, I've already received other all 1099s from other institutions that I need to do taxes- just waiting for the SSA-1099.
Ann C.
Hi, Walter. We are sorry to hear about your experience. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you have not received your SSA-1099 in the mail, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. You can also contact or visit your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.
E.Richard D.
I need a 1099 form for year 2019. I haven’t received this yet as of 2/04/20.
E. Richard Dodge
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Ann C.
Hi, E. Richard. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you have not received your SSA-1099 in the mail, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. You can also contact or visit your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.
Virgil W.
Just a comment. I am not sure e-mailing your SSA-1099 is a good idea these days for security reasons.
James W.
I read your message about downloading our Social Security year end statements HOPEFULLY YOU ARE STILL GOING TO SEND THAT INFORMATION TO US AS MY COMPUTER SKILLS ARE TERRIBLE and I don’t know how to do that. Plus I don’t know if I created an account with you and I don’t know how to check on it.
Suzan V.
“With a personal my Social Security account, you can do much of your business with us online.”
I have “my Social Security” You can message me, but sadly, I am not able to message you which means I have to come to this blog site and ask for help in front of the world.
I went to the Marietta, GA Social Security Office on Oct. 2, 2019 to apply for my Spouse Benefit Application. I returned to the Marietta, GA SS office with all my paperwork after my 66th birthday on Dec. 5, 2019 with concerns that something was missing with my paperwork. The lady spoke with William who processed my paperwork and I was told by the lady that William would make it a priority to get my Spouse Benefit application processed. I then called the Marietta, GA SS office on Dec. 30th and 31st, 2019 with fear that my application had been lost.
I checked “my Social Security” web site this morning – Feb. 3, 2020 – and my Spouse Benefit application that was filed on Oct. 2, 2019 is STILL PENDING!
Five (5) months my Oct. 2, 2019 Spouse Benefit Application has been pending!
FIVE (5) MONTHS TO PROCESS AN APPLICATION FOR SS!
Manuel F.
I need an account but I am residing in Philippines. Your format for opening an account requires a USA mailing address. So how can I open an account to expedite obtaining my SS 1099
Ann C.
Hi, Manuel. We’re sorry for any inconvenience. Unfortunately, you will need a U.S. address to register for a personal my Social Security account. Since you are living outside of the U.S. 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.