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No Need to Visit a Field Office: Replace Your SSA-1099 Benefit Statement Online

February 2, 2017 • By

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Last Updated: November 3, 2023

man on laptop 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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  1. Cynthia k.

    copy taxes filed 2016
    can’t fine. do you have copy please

  2. Charles A.

    How can I get a copy of the 2017 SSA 1099 for my deceased mother who passed away in July?

    • R.F.

      We’re sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, Charles. In certain cases, we may disclose SSA-1099 information from the record of a deceased person, only to a survivor of the deceased and only if we are able to establish the relationship of the survivor to the deceased based on SSA records.
      You will need to go into the local Social Security office with proper identification and supporting documents to make a request for a replacement SSA-1099.
      For further assistance or to make an appointment, call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. We hope this information helps.

  3. Elizabeth B.

    I need to have my 2017 1099 SSA benefits statement for my taxes. It says I have an account but I can’t get into it. Help me please

    Elizabeth Bundy
    elizdustin@aol.com

    • R.F.

      Hi Elizabeth!
      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.

  4. Judith G.

    I tried to get it on line but I never got a pass word when filling out everything.

  5. Judith G.

    I need my 1099 sent to me. Never received one for 2017

    • R.F.

      Hello Judith. The Form SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid during last year and the amount of any voluntary Federal tax withheld, is mailed by January 31 each year. You can get an instant replacement, quickly and easily beginning February 1st by using your online my Social Security account. Thanks!

      • Charlene F.

        Can someone tell me what the Social Security Federal Identification Number is and where is it located on the 1099?

  6. Adele k.

    Need my 1099 for 2017

  7. Canon P.

    thanks for the updated, now it is more easy to do so and save time a lot and just like this you can also fix your printer at home by contacting Canon Printer Support

  8. Shirley A.

    I have not recieved my husband 2017 tax papers as I have Moved and have a new address. He passed away in Aug 2017. How do I get his social security 2017 tax papers?

  9. LCDowell

    I cannot get on my ssa page to print one off and if i call to get one they say ones already on its way i need to do my taxes
    I need help

    • J.Y.

      We are sorry you are having difficulty with your personal my Social Security account. For assistance, please call 1-800-772-1213. After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account. Sometimes, it might be best to visit your local Social Security office for further assistance. To find out how to locate your local office, please visit http://go.usa.gov/Z4fT. We hope this helps!

    • 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. Thanks!

  10. Robert s.

    I did not get my 1099. A month ago I requested a sub but still have not RECIEVED it and my username and password do not work

    • J.Y.

      We are sorry you are having difficulty with your personal my Social Security account. For assistance, please call 1-800-772-1213. After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account. Sometimes, it might be best to visit your local Social Security office for further assistance. To find out how to locate your local office, please visit http://go.usa.gov/Z4fT. We hope this helps!

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