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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. Gregory N.

    I need a copy of my 2016 SSA-1099

    • V.V.

      Thanks for the question, Gregory. If you currently live in the United States and you need a replacement form SSA-1099, you can request a replacement online using your my Social Security account. If you do not already have an account, you can create one. Go to Sign In or Create an Account. Once you are logged in to your account, select the “Replacement Documents” tab. If you are unable to create a my Social Security account or do not want to request it online, 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. or you can contact your local Social Security office.

  2. Eugene c.

    I need an emai of my reward letter asap through my email thank you

    • R.F.

      Hello Eugene. Unfortunately, and because of security reasons we do not have access to personal records in this blog and therefore, we do not do direct messaging in this venue. 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 personal my Social Security account. Thanks!

    • R.F.

      Hello Eugene, you can request a benefit verification letter online by using your personal 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. Rita T.

    I need a copy of my 1099 for 2017

  4. philip m.

    I need a replacement form ssa-1099 for 2018.

  5. philip m.

    Need a replacement copy of my ssa-1099
    for 2018 please!

  6. philip m.

    Need a replacement benefit statement ssa-1099 for 2018 please!

  7. Nataline C.

    I need a copy of my 2016 1099 form to file my taxes. I also tried to set up an account on line. I received a message informing me that an account was already set up. I cannot remember the account information. How can I set up a new account

  8. Gretchen A.

    I tried setting up an account so I can get a replacement 1099 for 2017. I filled in all the required information, but the system stated that it was suspended??? I need a replacement 1099 asap so I can file my 2017 tax returns

  9. William R.

    hi my mom is 83 and has dementia. We are trying to apply for HEA and USF assistance. We heed a copy of her current Social Security Benefits statement. Can I get a copy on line? Also, we have a poor copy of her Social security card but unable to locate the card. Can we get a duplicate card on line?

    • V.V.

      Hi William. Because of privacy and security concerns, you will not be able to conduct Social Security business on behalf of your mother unless you are her representative payee. Having a power of attorney, being an authorized representative, or having a joint bank account with your mother does not authorize you to access information on her Social Security record. If your mother does not have a representative payee and she is not capable of managing and directing her Social Security benefits, someone should consider applying to be her payee. To learn more about becoming a representative payee, you can read our publication, “A Guide for Representative Payees” or visit our Representative Payee webpage. You can also call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to request an appointment.

      If your mother is capable of managing her benefits, she may be able to request the needed information online. See our Frequently Asked Questions web page for all of our online services.

  10. Cubickle C.

    Nice article!
    There are a few interesting points that you have mentioned in the blog which I liked the most because I don’t know about them. Keep posting such informational stuff in future 🙂

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