No Need to Visit a Field Office: Replace Your SSA-1099 Benefit Statement Online
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 3, 2023
We’re with you through life’s journey, putting you in control of your finances and future. Social Security has made requesting or replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement is also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S. Now you have the ability to download it anytime and anywhere you want using our online services. There’s no need to visit a field office.
An SSA-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 IRS on your tax return.
If you currently 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 with a personal my Social Security account.
A replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is typically available for the previous tax year after February 1.
If you already have a personal my Social Security account, you should access your online account and go to “Replacements Documents” 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 and email it. If you don’t have a personal my Social Security account, creating a secure account is very easy to do and usually takes less than 15 minutes.
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 instead. The forms SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Securing today and tomorrow isn’t always easy, but Social Security continues to improve our customer service with easy to use online features. Visit our website for more information.
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Elias T.
how can I get a 1099 for my wife as she passed in 2019 and a copy of my 1099 as well, they have been misplaced and need to file
elias t.
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maurie c.
my mom just passed away
how do I report that to social security and then what happens to her monthly ck
Joseph P.
I have a my security account but I have forgotten the login information. After too many attempts, the account was suspended.
V.V.
Hi Joseph, thank you for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to retrieve or change your username or password. We hope this helps.
Kivalina M.
I recieved just my normal amount of SSI today May 1/ 2020. I did not recieve the stimulas check. My children are grown so I havve no children to claim and I am not married. Will I recieve one of the stimulas checks? If so I was wondering when?
Ben B.
Need a copy of my award letter. Not email.
V.V.
Hi Ben, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to obtain a benefit verification letter. We hope this helps.
April L.
I receive SSI disability and I haven’t seen my stimulus check yet and I have no dependents all of my kids are grown. Will I receive it. I haven’t filled taxes for the past few years cause I have been disabled since 1999. How long will it take and I have direct deposit SSA has my banking information
Judy C.
How does the back payment work? I was told i will get $17k of back pay. I check into and it say i have a one time payment of $2k on 4/16/2020 and another one of $4k. They both were dated on 4/16/2020 but i only received one which it was the $2k. So does this mean they will also send me the $4k sometime this month or im i suppose to wait for 6 month to receive the $4k. I was told that they will do 3 installment to pay me off.
edwaed a.
i am trying to get a copy of my 1099 form? and your temp password is fubared so i have a account but can not excess it you peaple can not answer the phone and i can not stay by my home phone because i drive a big truck.
V.V.
Hi Edward, thanks for using our blog. We are sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing with your my Social Security account. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to obtain a replacement 1099. You also 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.
In addition, check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to retrieve or change your account username and password.
Clyde G.
I am the executor and sole heir or my brotherinlaw who was deceased in 2019, His SSA 1099 was never forwarded to me and I need to file his 2019 taxes. The SS offices are closed due to COVID 19. How can I get a replacement so that I can file his taxes.
john c.
I recently applied on line for my retirement ssa benefits. I received an email that my app was received and was being processed by the office in Jamaica NY. And that I may receive an email or phone call if additional info i required. A week letter I did received a phone call with someone asking me if I wanted to accept a slightly smaller monthly amount and that I could receive a one time lump sum of money to make up the difference, they gave me a number to call when I decide and that I had 2 weeks to do so.
Oddly my wife received a letter from SSA that they were processing her claim (she did not apply) but told her in order to receive benefits, she must apply..
who do I contact to get the real story
V.V.
Thanks for using our blog, John. 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 for assistance or 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.