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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Jen S.
My husband & I got our 1099ssa and found that it only included 4 months of benefits. We received 12 months of payments. Will this error be corrected?
V.V.
Hi Jen, thanks for using our blog. Please 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.
My f.
My SSA-1099 was wrong, too. I called my local office and they said the right amount was showing in the system. They are printing and sending me a new SSA-1099 form. They had no explanation for the erroneous form having been sent. So, if you haven’t called yet, I recommend calling them and asking for a new form to be sent to you. Good luck!
Steve C.
I need a replacement 2020 SS tax form but I do not have a USA Address so I cannot register on M SS How to get it
V.V.
Hi Steve, thank you for using our blog. 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.
Lu s.
Received my social security statement for 2020 but it is wrong. Only reported about half my benefit. Will new statements be issued or do I need to call and advise of error
V.V.
Hi Lu, thanks for using our blog. You will need to 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.
H J.
My husbands is wrong too. Also about half is showing on ss 1099 form. We called the 800 number 2 different times and they insisted it is right. Was suppose to get a call from processor within 48 hrs to review. Never got the call.
Lucinda G.
My mother passed in 2020 and I did not get her SSA 1099 so I can do her taxes. How do I get this?
V.V.
Hi, Lucinda. Thanks for using our blog to ask your question. 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.
Jessie W.
I need a award letter
V.V.
Hi Jessie, 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.
John V.
I need an award letter for James A Little
V.V.
Hi John, 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.
Deidre L.
Is we aloud to file tax and will they cut our check off if we do
Joseph C.
Hi My name is Joseph Hancock Jr. I’m trying to get a ssa 1099 for me and my wife Rita. Can you please help us. Thank you. Joseph Hancock Jr
V.V.
Hi Joseph, thanks for using our blog. A Social Security 1099 is automatically 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.
Sharon r.
Yes I need a form ssa 1099 mail to me ok at new address ok 1346 E. Ann Arbor ave. Dallas texas 75216, attn Sharon Renay Mitchell my SSN XXXXXXXXX, please mail me a ssa 1099 statement ok date of birth November 16, 1966, thank you,.
V.V.
Hi Sharon, 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!
Salomon S.
How do you correct mistakes in form ssa-1099?
V.V.
Hi Salomon, 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.
Mary M.
I need a award letter for 2020
Barbara B.
Award Letter for 2020