No Need to Visit a Field Office: Replace Your SSA-1099 Benefit Statement Online
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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).
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Vernon C.
When I filed for Social Security for myself and for my wife’s disability I was not aware that my VA benefits prescription plan qualified under the Social Security guidelines. How can I correct this issue?
V.V.
Hi Vernon, thanks for using our blog. It’s a little unclear as to what specifically you are asking. Please call your local Social Security office. 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.
Thomas B.
I want file my 2020 taxes, but it yet to receive my W2 with my tax deductions.
How about getting a new one if lost in the mail.
V.V.
Hi Thomas. 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.
Connie
I have been requesting a replacement 1099 for 2019 for two months with no luck. I have called the number above 13 times and nothing. I contacted my local office and was promised a fax as well as a hard copy. Its been eight weeks – PLEASE HELP.
V.V.
Hi Connie. If you participated in voluntary tax withholding in 2020, you will automatically receive a corrected SSA-1099 in the mail. You do not need to take any action to receive it. If that’s not the situation, then I suggest calling your local office once again. 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.
Glenn R.
My ssa benefits are y’all going to send me my money owed to me, March 2020 15,730$ was one of the last two checks for me to get. I received the notice\ letter but funds never were.sept2020 was the last supposedly payment left. Now there’s been a $1,000 cost reduction. An other 6months of year haven’t been added. It’s been a long day
Glenn R.
Box 3 – I never got the amount listed. Box 4 check was returned, both of which were sent back to ssa
V.V.
Hi Glenn, thanks for using our blog. Please call your local Social Security office. 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.
Amy L.
I’m trying to get my 1099-SSA online. When I go to my social security account then replace documents the only option is replace card.
V.V.
Hi Amy, thanks for using our blog. If you’re unable to request a replacement online, 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.
VIRGILIO B.
I DID NOT RECIEVED MY SSA 1099 FOR 2020
Chris
I received my SSI lump sum for 2019 in Jan 2020. I don’t know if I received a 2019 SSA1099 and cannot see one on my account. the 2020 SSA1099 just says at the very bottom with an * that part of the amount in box five is from 2019? The number for 2019 is not the same as on the payment summary provided when I got the settement. Who do I contact to example how it was calculated?
Linda
What tax form for filing would I receive for my Widow benefits
V.V.
Hi Linda. 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.
V.V.
Hi Chris, 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.
Becky T.
I have tried for days to retrieve my 1099 from the “my Social Security account” web page. I need it for the purpose of completing my tax filing.
I keep getting a message that you “cannot process” my request. PLEASE help me and/or remedy the situation.
THANK YOU!!
RStarinsky
Will the 2020 1099 be forwarded to a new address? It did not arrive at my mom’s home before the sale date. We have a post office forwarding address set to kick in 2/5/2021.
Thank you
V.V.
Hi there. If you don’t receive it in the mail, 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.
Ann b.
I didn’t get my 1099 for 2020
A.C.
Hi, Ann. For information on how to request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2020, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. 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.
William C.
William C. Werner
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I urgently need a new SSA-1099 statement since my original was unreadable due to water damage. Your earlist reply would be most appreciated.
V.V.
Hi William, thanks for using our blog. You can request a replacement SSA-1099 for 2020 beginning February 1, 2021. 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. We hope this helps!
George R.
I need a replacement 1099 card to do my taxes.
S.D.
Hi, George, 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 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.