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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. George F.

    Can I view my 1099 on the SSA.GOV website ?

    • V.V.

      Hi George, thank you for your question. A replacement 2018 SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is available using your my Social Security account. If you do not already have an account, you can create one. Once you are logged in to your account, select the “Replacement Documents” tab. From there, you can view, print, save or request a copy to be sent in the mail.

      If you are unable to create a 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. or you can contact your local Social Security office.

  2. Michael L.

    Please e-mail me a duplicate ssa1099 social security form for tax use please.

    • V.V.

      Thank you for contacting us, Michael. Social Security sends the SSA-1099 each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits using the address they have on file with Social Security.

      You can request a replacement 2018 SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S after February 1 using your my Social Security account. If you do not already have an account, you can create one. 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.

  3. Debra J.

    How do I get a 1099 for my deceased father to determine if I need to file taxes?

    • V.V.

      We’re sorry to hear about your loss, Debra. The benefit statement is mailed to the last address in our records and is intended for the spouse or executor of the deceased. If you do not have access to the mail at that address, the executor will need to go into the local field office with proof of death and proof of executorship. An SSA-1099 can also be given to someone receiving benefits on the deceased beneficiary’s record such as a spouse, parent, or child of the deceased. If you need more information, call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and ask a representative for assistance.

  4. Louise M.

    I did not receive my 1099 tax forms for my husband or me. I went into my account and ordered mine to come in the mail but had difficulty getting his. The prompt wanted me to shorten address. Couldn’t do it.

    • V.V.

      Thank you for using our blog, Louise. Social Security sends the SSA-1099 each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits using the address that’s on file with Social Security. Sorry to hear that your husband is having difficulties with his my Social Security account.

      For assistance with his account and to request a replacement SSA-1099, he 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.

  5. Judy R.

    am trying to set up an account. WHERE IS THE ACTIVATION CODE?

    • V.V.

      Hi Judy, thank you for the question. If you were given an activation code from a Social Security representative, then go to http://www.ssa.gov/myaccount, select “Finish Setting Up Your Account” where you will enter the information requested, including the account activation code. If you do not have an activation code, you would click on “Create an Account”.

  6. Howell H.

    I have not received my 2018 1099 card. Is it accessible online.

    Howell Hawkins
    Florida 33703,

    • V.V.

      Thank you for your question, Howell. Social Security sends the SSA-1099 each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits using the address they have on file with Social Security.

      You can request a replacement 2018 SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S after February 1 using your my Social Security account. If you do not already have an account, you can create one. 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.

  7. GEORGE S.

    Have not received my 2018 SSI tax statement!

  8. Emily J.

    I did not received my social security 1099 for 2018. Can I go to a local field office to obtain a copy?

  9. Donald E.

    Why did I not get a 1099 for last year

  10. Help w.

    I have wasted two days of my time trying to obtain my SS 1099 for 2018. IT WAS NOT MAILED TO ME SO I AM REQUIRED TO BEG THE SS ADMIN TO ENABLE ME TO FILE MY TAXES!

    I have also tried for two days to login to my SS account to print it myself. When trying to do so the response back is that they cannot validate me. My email address, SS number, and date of birth are insufficient to provide me with my logon ID to proceed.

    PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS ISSUS SO I CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE DOCUMENT YOU POSSESS SO THAT I CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE INFORMATION YOU ALREADY POSSESS SO WE CAN COME TO AGREEMENT AS TO HOW MUCH OF MY MONEY YOU OWE TO ME FOR OVERWITHOLDING MY MONEY FOR THE MANY MONTHS THEREFORE DEPRIVING ME WITH THE USE OF THOSE FUNDS.

    I hope you can understand the level of my frustration with this issue.

    Why don’t you just email me or send me a hard copy of my SS 1099?

    Scott MacInnes Sammamish, WA
    98074

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