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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. Rev. D.

    SSA filed a false 1099-SSA in addition to the correct ones for 2015.

    How do we get them to correct this?

    We have been trying for six months and I.R.S. Intends to prosecute us for SSA refusing to help.

    • R.F.

      Unfortunately, but for security reasons, we do not have access to personal records in this blog. Please continue working with your local office. You can request to speak with the manager to see how we can help to expedite resolution of your situation.
      If you are unable to visit the local office, you can call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213, 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!

  2. Patricia M.

    Please send my 1099 for 2017.

    • R.F.

      Hello Patricia, you can get an instant replacement Form-1099 quickly and easily by using your online my Social Security account. Thanks!

  3. patricia M.

    did not get my 1099 and moved to Lavender Hills assisted living. My new address is 1750 Collyer Rm13.

    Redding, Ca 86003.

    I have an extension filed by Turbax
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  4. marie B.

    June 13, 2018 at 4:03 pm said:

    I am not able to access my account. I have forgotten my user ID and my password. Please help I need a new award letter

    • R.F.

      If you are still having trouble accessing your 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”, or contact your local Social Security office. Thanks!

  5. marie B.

    Yes, I am requesting a copy of my Award letter by mail, it is for Mortgage/hardship. My address is 6322 76th st, Middle Village, NY 11379 the name is Walter J. Baumann, Jr. I am a semi-disable individual I cannot get around much, my spouse is the one who wrote this reply. She is employed with the Department of Homeland Security, in new York.

    • R.F.

      Unfortunately, and because of security reasons we do not have access to personal records in this blog. If you need proof you get Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security (SSI) Income or Medicare, you can request a benefit verification letter online by using your my Social Security account. Thanks!

  6. Guadalupe B.

    I am not able to access my account. I have forgotten my user ID and my password. Please help I need a new award letter as mine was stolen with my daughters purse.

    • R.F.

      Hello Guadalupe, 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!

  7. Guadalupe B.

    I am not able to access my account. I have forgotten my sr I’d and my password. Please help. I need a new 199 form as min was stolen with my daughters purse.

  8. Jacqueline H.

    Where can I get a copy of a 1099 showing the Medicare Part B payments I have made for the last 3 years?

  9. James F.

    I need replacement for form SSA-4926 Sm. National Fuel is requesting a copy showing I pay $134 for medicare.

  10. Raymond C.

    I haven’t received my 2017 sis tax return

    • R.F.

      Hello Raymond, your question is an income tax question, and you will need to contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Their toll-free number is 1-800-829-1040. Thanks!

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