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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. Rebecca

    I contacted Social Security and I have a red and blue card that I need to get reimbursed for of $134 I currently have state insurance through WellCare and I’m perfectly happy with that they told me to contact the SSA PO Box 32909 1500 Woodlawn Drive Baltimore Maryland 21241 to 909 so if someone could give me a call or email me that would be completely great Rebecca Fields my social for 227-3903 and I would really like to get reimbursed and according to Social Security all I have to do is either email you this statement and the card or fax it mail it whatever you suggest just give me a call and let me know what I need to do right away thank you

  2. Stephen D.

    I am having trouble logging into SSA account. I need to file my 2017 taxes for the insurance market place. All I need is a copy of my SSA 1099 from 2017. If you could help locate that I would greatly appreciate it.

  3. Charlotte P.

    I need to request an award letter from social security for my housing income proof. What is the process?

  4. I a.

    A W-2 form from my former employee in Ohio and I was told to contact Social Security to see if I can help you produce one for me to work on my iPad . I able to have one sent to me if I provide my Social Security number?

    • A.C.

      Hi. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We do ask that members in our Blog community contact our offices with questions about their specific case. You can also call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Wait times are generally shorter later in the day. We hope this helps.

  5. news

    Awesome informative website keep it up!

    • A.C.

      We appreciate your thoughts. Thanks for your comment!

  6. Mary A.

    A Copy Of 1099 Mary A Edwards Year 2017
    ss Number *** – ** – ***

    • R.F.

      If you need a replacement form SSA-1099, we have a new way for you to get an instant replacement quickly and easily, by using your personal my Social Security account.
      Just a reminder – We do not have access to personal information in this venue. Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media channels.
      Thanks!

  7. Rory T.

    I need to obtain a 1099 for 2017 so I can file a return for my mother who died in 2018. Perhaps I should just go to a Social Security office.

  8. Mark W.

    I need a SSA1099 tax form for 2017 for deceased parent so I can file return for that year. I have PofA and I am executor of trust. Please advise what I have to do to receive this info.

    Thanks

  9. Kathryn J.

    need copy of my 2018 Benefit Amount:
    Kathryn J. Donohue

  10. Donna J.

    I have tried to sign into my account and it says I do not exist but when I try to create an account it will not let me! I need a replacement form ssa1099… now it my activity has been suspended for 24 hours ! I really need this form ASAP! Can you help please . Also I need an activation code!

    • R.F.

      Hello Donna. 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.
      Any of our representatives can help you get a replacement Form SSA-1099, if you can’t or prefer not to use the online service. We hope this helps!

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