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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

Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Comments

  1. Eldredge B.

    Hi, I am filing my deceased mother’s 2017 tax return, and need a copy of her 2017 SSA-1099 form. Can you advice me?

    • R.F.

      We’re sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. 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. You will need to go into the local Social Security office with proper identification and supporting documents to make a request for a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this information helps.

  2. Richard G.

    Please email me a copy of my award letter for 2018.

    • R.F.

      Hello Richard. 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.
      Just a reminder – We do not have access to personal information, therefore, we do not do direct messaging in this venue. Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media and communicating personal information via email. Thanks!

  3. Richard G.

    I need a copy of my reward letter for 2018 stating my benefit amount. Please email this.

    • J.Y.

      Hi Richard. If you are referring to a benefit verification letter , we have good news! You can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter using my Social Security online. To get your verification letter, visit: http://ssa.gov/myaccount/, to set up a my Social Security account. Thanks!

  4. Richard G.

    I need a copy of my award letter for 2018

  5. LOUIS J.

    I NEED TO GET 1099 FOR 2017 I NEVER RECIEVED IT

    • A.C.

      Hi, Louis. You can find out to request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2017 by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions. You can also contact or visit your local office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.

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  7. Robert E.

    I am trying to print out a social security benefit statement. The statement with Box1 _ Box 8 on it for 2017 year. I opened up an account a few weeks ago but it will not let me log in now.

  8. stephen A.

    Need 1099 form or whatever form is correct for me to do my taxes.

  9. stephen A.

    I either lost or never received my ss tax paper. I am a citizen of United States. Please send me what ever paper I need.

    • R.F.

      Hello Stephen, if you are referring to the Form SSA-1099, you can get an instant replacement quickly and easily by using your online my Social Security account. Thanks!

  10. EDWIN

    Se me extravió dicha forma
    SSA 1099

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