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
Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Henry b.
I need a print of my ss I statement from 2017
Regina C.
This is not true in all cases. I collect spousal benefits, with a government pension offset. My SSA benefits are applied fully to Medicare. My onlone SS account shows no data, and does not have a tab to request a 1099 form, which incidentially, I have not received. Apparently SSA doe not automatically send these out to people in my situation and I am forced to scramble every year to get the form generated. Not to mention being unable to file tax returns for want of the formal document. You folks need to fix the problem or stop telling everyone how easy it is to obtain a replacement document.
R.F.
We apologize for any inconvenience, Regina. Please call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Generally, you will have a shorter wait time if you call later during the day or later in the week.
Thank you for your feedback.
Diane O.
I haven’t received my 2017 SSA-1099. Diane Oliver
XXX-XX-XXXX. On my social security account, no form comes up in Replacement documents area> How do I
get it? They said it would be mailed in Feb. nothing yet
R.F.
Hello Diane. The Form SSA-1099 is mailed 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 need a replacement, you can get one quickly and easily beginning February 1st by using your online my Social Security account.
Just a reminder – Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!
Deborah
I need my SSA 1099. For the years 2015 and 2016. I tried My Social Security page and said it wasn’t valid with my answers. I couldn’t access the account. Please call me. So I can get my 1099′ S.
Deborah L.
I already commented. Call me please. 208 631 9054.
R.F.
If you are unable to create an account or encounter a problem with your my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office.
Clarence B.
Need access to our W2s for tax purposes
R.F.
To check the status of your W-2, you should contact your employer’s human resource or personnel office. If you are referring to the Form SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid during last year and the amount of any voluntary Federal tax withheld, you can get a replacement by using your online my Social Security account. Thanks!
Clarence B.
Neither myself or my wife have received w2s
for our SS benefits. My SS is XXX-XX-XXXX.Please tell how to acquire copies
R.F.
To check the status of your W-2, you should contact your employer’s human resource or personnel office.
If you are referring to the Form SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid during last year and the amount of any voluntary Federal tax withheld, you can get an instant replacement by using your online my Social Security account.
Just a reminder – We do not have access to personal information. Please be cautious about posting personal information on any social media channels.
Thanks!
Randall F.
I got a copy of my SSA-1099. What I need is a copy of the rest of my Cost of Living Adjustment statement.
I need to have the amount taken out each month for
Medicare. I can send it to my health insurance for
reimbursement.
How do I get a copy?
R.F.
Hello Randall. If you need proof you get Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security (SSI) Income or Medicare, you can request a benefit verification letter online by using your personal my Social Security account.
Ronald D.
I haven’t received my 1099 form as of yet.
R.F.
Hi Ronald! You can get an instant replacement Form SSA-1099 quickly and easily by using your personal my Social Security account.
RICK A.
YOUR AGENCY AND THIS SITE SUCK.
I HAVE SPENT HOURS TRYING TO GET MY 1099 WHICH WAS NEVER SENT TO ME FOR 2017.
THERE IS NO WAY TO GET IT.
R.F.
See our Frequently Asked Questions web page for information on this topic.
If you are unable to create an account or encounter a problem with your my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office.
Harold H.
I do not want to establish a Social Security account on line. Isn’t there an easier way to just access my number and print out a replacement 1099? It’s just too risky to put all of the information they want to establish an account and to visit a local Social Security office takes up more time than I have left to live!
R.F.
Hello Harold, you can call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 and get a replacement Form SSA-1099. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
We take protecting the public’s personal information very seriously. All of our online applications use an identity verification process to protect the privacy of your identity and your Social Security information. Using our .gov site and our online services is safe and secure.