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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. P. K.

    Does not work! Filled out all my information only to get the message that you cannot create an account at this time. My wife did not fare any better. May be you should have this field tested well enough before going public.

    • V.V.

      Hi there. We are sorry to hear that the two of you are having difficulties creating your my Social Security account.

      For assistance with your accounts, 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.

  2. Gerald G.

    Did not receive our 1099 yet,have they been mailed?

    • V.V.

      Thank you for your question, Gerald. Social Security sends the SSA-1099s each year in January to the address on file with Social Security. If you didn’t receive them, you want to check your address.

      For replacement SSA-1099s, visit the Replacement SSA-1099 web page.

  3. Pamela M.

    I have not recieved my 1099 SS benefit statement yet and would like to file my taxes. How can I recieve this?

    Warm regards,
    Pamela Maynard

    • V.V.

      Hi Pamela. Social Security sends the SSA-1099 each year in January to the address you have on file with Social Security.

      Check out the Replacement SSA-1099 web page for details on how to request a replacement.

  4. Gene A.

    I would like a copy of my 1099 for 2018. I misplaced my copy.

    • V.V.

      Hi Gene, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Replacement SSA-1099 web page for details on how to obtain a replacement.

  5. William a.

    My wife and I have not received our 1099 forms yet .What should we do?

  6. Cynthia A.

    I did not receive my 1099 that showed my social security income for 2018 I need it for my student load information. I was unable to access it on line Please help

    • V.V.

      Hi Cynthia, thank you for your question. Sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your my Social Security account.

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

  7. Pam T.

    My mom was deceased 11/062018
    And I need her 1099 ss for tax purposes

    • V.V.

      We’re sorry to hear about your loss, Pam. 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.

  8. Bruce W.

    i have an acct, i do not have the username or password. i am unable to retrieve it. its your call sucker

    • V.V.

      Hi Bruce: Sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your my Social Security account. See our Frequently Asked Questions web page for information on how to retrieve or change your password.

      If you continue to encounter problems, 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”.

  9. Betty J.

    Have not received 1099 for 2018.

    • V.V.

      Thank you for your question, Betty. Social Security sends the SSA-1099 each year in January to the address you 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.

  10. Linda W.

    lindawalker1719@gmail.com

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