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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

Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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  1. Kathleen P.

    I have lost my W 2 forms that I need for my taxes ..How do I get a paper copy ? It’s not possible for me to down load any forms so I need a paper copy mailed to me

    • 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 SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid during last year and the amount of any voluntary Federal tax withheld, we mail it by January 31 each year. 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. Thanks!

      We hope this helps.

  2. lupe b.

    Purchasing a home need copies of 1099 for myself Lupe Bosquez, Jr and my wife Belinda Pena Bosquez

  3. tom f.

    can i get 2015 1099?

  4. Brian D.

    I require to obtain a form 1099 for the years of 2014, 2015 and 2016

  5. Valerie M.

    Would appreciate your help as I am not very savvy and have to file my taxes. Social security is my only tax expense.

  6. Valerie M.

    I am unable to file my 2017 taxes because I did not receive my personal tax social security form to submit.

    Help please, I have an extension until I get this form from you.

    Thank you. Valerie Noble

  7. Marjorie P.

    I need my award letter for 2018. Can you please email it to me.

    • R.F.

      Hello Marjorie. Just a reminder – We do not have access to personal information, therefore, we do not do direct messaging in this venue.
      You can request a benefit verification letter online by using your my Social Security account. Thanks!

  8. Virginia T.

    How do i get taxes to be taken out from my benefits do i have to visit the office or can i call SS office

  9. Amin

    very nice info. gave me direct answer to my question , and what to do
    thanks

  10. Steve

    How do I get my 1099-SSA for 2017 ? Thank you.

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