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).
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
Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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SIMONAH C.
WHY I DONT RECEIVE PENSION/BENEFITS FOR TWHO MONTHS
R.F.
Unfortunately, and because of security reasons we do not have access to personal records in this blog and cannot answer your question at this time. One of our representatives should be able to provide you with an explanation. 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. Thanks.
Gerald J.
I have not received my form SSA-1099-R for 2017. How can I obtain a copy so that I can prepare my tex forms for 2017 income?
William R.
The website is too difficult
Susan K.
Need ssa-1099 for year 2017 for Income tax
R.F.
Hi Susan, you can get a replacement Form SSA-1099, by using your online my Social Security account. Thanks!
Susan K.
Need sea-1099 for Income tax for year 2017
gerald b.
lost my benefit statement 2017. cannot access online. I live overseas and do not have a US address to sign up for ‘my social security’
R.F.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, Gerald. 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 hope this information helps.
carol a.
I have tried to log in and forgot my password but it will not take my infor I have used my user name and my email I need a replacement 1099 r
David H.
Please send me a 1099 replacement since
I didn’t get the original 1099 for 2017.
R.F.
Hi David, 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!
Mary N.
I have tried for over 1 week to get a 1099 for my 2017 benefit. The information, which is correct is not being accepted by the system. I tried calling the office and the automated system was somehow out of order and could not accept the information.
Jacqueline S.
Please send me a copy of my Social Security distributions statement for TY 2017
R.F.
How can I get a form SSA-1099/1042S, Social Security Benefit Statement?