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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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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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Comments

  1. Holly a.

    I never got a 1099. I need the amount to file my taxes. If you can’t tell me; please let me know what I have to do.

  2. lafern j.

    need a copy of benefits received in 2017. laugust639@gmail.com

  3. Richard R.

    My name is Richard R Cottrell.

    I need my form SSA-4926-SM
    I’m doing my income taxes and they will need it. You can send it to my daughters e-mail sence I do not have one. Thank you

    ygascoigne@charter.net

  4. Robert S.

    need copy of 1099 for taxes

  5. Robert S.

    How can I get a replacement 1099 for tax purposes for 2017

  6. Helga N.

    I need to get a copy of my benefits reward letter. I do have an account but don’t seem to remember the correct username of password. Can someone please help? I tried to call. The hours are until 7 pm. It is not 5 pm but the recording says it is after hours. I need the letter for tomorrow. I need help. Thank you

    • R.F.

      We’re sorry that you had difficulty reaching someone by phone, Helga. We may have been experiencing higher than normal call volume.
      If you are still having trouble accessing your “My Social Security” account, please call our dedicated “My Social Security” Hotline.
      To reach this hotline, call 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, it might be best to visit your local Social Security office for further assistance. Any of our representatives can help you get a benefit verification letter. Thanks.

  7. John G.

    I have been locked out and unable to replace my SSA-1099 Benefit Statement.

  8. John G.

    Having trouble opening my account to replace my SSA-1099 Benefit Statement. I am being lock out.
    Thank you,
    John Griffin

    • R.F.

      Hi John, 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!

  9. CLYDE H.

    I’ve been going round in circles and I think I know why. I have not yet received a FormSSA-1099 – Social Security Benefit Statement. In attempting to request one on this site, I cannot get past the entry of my email address. Until approximately a year ago the address had been WaikikiYES@hawaii.rr.com. A year ago, the entire building changed to a bulk contract with HawaiianTelcom, and the address became WaikikiYES@hawaiiantel.net. HELP!!

  10. Patricia J.

    I don’t think I received a 1099==I need to get a copy
    but the process is difficult since the questions are
    vague and things I can’t remember. Ask more personal items so it is feasible to answer.

    • R.F.

      Hello Patricia, if you need a replacement form SSA-1099, and cannot get a replacement copy using your account, call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Or visit your local Social Security office. Thanks!

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