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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Elaine D.
Hello,
My mother passed away on February 22, 2017. Her name is Arlene M. Feagans, her date of birth, is 10/21/1026, her SSN is *** – ** – ***. I have not received her 1099 form from the Social Security Office. I am trying to have her taxes done and the tax office needs her 1099. I have made several calls to the Social Security Office and have waited on line for over 40 minutes each time, only to be referred a local Social Security Office that transfers me BACK to the main office…
Can you please send me a replacement 1099 for her to my address so I can get her taxes done?
My address is Elaine Chapman, 14420 Coachway Drive, Centreville, VA 20120 Or, you can send it to the tax office, Bull Run Accounting & Tax Services, P.O. Box 1293, Haymarket, VA 20168. I have provided them with all of her other documents required, and they are waiting for her 1099 to complete her taxes.
Thank you.
R.F.
We’re sorry to hear about the loss of your mother Elaine.
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.
Your will have to submit a formal request to the local Social Security office. You will be asked to provide proper identification and supporting documents when requesting a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this information helps.
Just a reminder – We do not have access to personal information in this venue. Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks.
Leigh H.
I have misplaced my SSA 1099 form. May I please get a duplicate? This is important to me. Thank you
R.F.
Hi Leigh, if you need a replacement Form SSA-1099, we have a new way for you to get an instant replacement quickly and easily by using your online my Social Security account. Thanks!
Bevin C.
Dear Sir,
I would like SSA-1099 SSBA for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, if your can.
Thank you.
PS: I will send my number if you tell me to.
R.F.
Hello Bevin, you can get a replacement Form SSA-1099 by using your online my Social Security account.
Just a reminder – We do not have access to personal information this venue. Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!
Gerald A.
I completed the input data to get a replacement SSA-1099 and your online
service said my I interned information did not Mach any records.
What to do now- I need the SSA -1099?
R.F.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, Gerald. Please call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) for assistance. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Or contact your local Social Security office.
Eric G.
Will some one please mail a copy of my 1099. I can’t sign in because I can’t remember a log in name and it says my other information is invalid.
Eric G. Bruce
602 Aredo De Carlos
Farmington, NM 87401
R.F.
Hello Eric. Unfortunately, and because of security reasons we do not have access to personal records in this blog and cannot help you at this time. If you are unable to create an account or encounter a problem with your my Social Security account, please 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”. Sometimes you may have to visit your local Social Security office for assistance.
Also, our Social Security representatives will assist you to get a replacement of your Form SSA-1099.
Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!
Kwamane h.
Didn’t get my check
Norman J.
For citizens living outside the USA internet access is more important than for people living in the USA where mail is more reliable. Not allowing internet access for people with a foreign address is a failure to provide good service.
R.F.
We apologize for the inconvenience, Norman. You are correct! You need a U.S. address to register for a my Social Security account, but you do not need a U.S. address to access our website or to file online for benefits.
The “my Social Security” authentication system requires address verification as one of the essential criteria for issuing an account. People with APO/FPO/DPO addresses can create an account overseas, but our system does not support registration and account creation for users with a foreign address yet.
Please contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate for any assistance related to your Social Security benefits.
Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We appreciate your feedback and hope this information helps.
linda
I Need a replacement Form ssa1099for income tax haven’t receive mine in the mail where is the application to fill out oline so the soc ser office can send the SSA1099 form to me
R.F.
Thank you for using our online services, Linda!
If you need a replacement form SSA-1099, you can get an instant replacement quickly and easily by using your online my Social Security account.
Cynthia B.
I thought I did not have an account. I filled out the information. It said I had an account. So then I filled out the information to have password sent to me. I received a message that I did not have an account. This process was repeated again and the same results were received. So, now what do I do?
R.F.
Hi Cynthia;
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!
Betty L.
I have not been able to create an account. I have entered the info using my birth name and another time my married name. I never received my 1099 form and I need it to complete my tax return. Help!
R.F.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience, Betty.
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.
Our representatives can assist you with getting you a replacement of your Form SSA-1099. Thanks.