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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. Judith S.

    My husband and I have not received our SSA 1099 for the year 2017 yet.

    • Ray F.

      Hi Judith, the SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you did not receive your SSA-1099 in the mail by that date, you can request a replacement beginning February 1st, by using your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!

  2. Margaret a.

    I need a copy of my form ssa-1099 for the year 2016. Imissed placed it. Could I please have a copy.

  3. Douglas K.

    I have not received my Form SSA-1099 for 2017 for tax filling. What do I need to do to get it?

    • Ray F.

      Thanks for your question, Douglas. The SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid during last year and the amount of any voluntary Federal tax withheld, is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you do not receive your SSA-1099 in the mail by that date, you can request a replacement using your online my Social Security account beginning February 1st. We hope this helps.

  4. Elizabeth E.

    The SSA-1099 for 2017 arrived damaged. Can you mail me another one? I don’t want to establish an account.
    Thank you.
    Elizabeth Eide
    5700 Camino Del Sol
    Apt. 201
    Boca Raton, Fl. 33433

    • Ray F.

      Hi Elizabeth! Even though the easiest way to get a replacement form SSA-1099 is by creating and using your personal my Social Security account, you can still call us and request a copy. Representatives at our toll free number 1-800-772-1213 are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thanks!

  5. Robert J.

    I wanted to create a my Social Security account; however, I was informed that since I have my credit report locked with the three credit agencies I can not do it on line.

    Just another example of customer unfriendly government.

    • Ray F.

      We apologize for the inconvenience, Robert. You’re right, you cannot create a my Social Security account online if you have a security freeze, fraud alert, or both on your credit report. You can still create an account without removing the security freeze or fraud alert, but you will have to visit your local Social Security office. Thanks!

  6. Myrtle P.

    have the 1099 forms been mailed yet? I have not received mine.

    • Ray F.

      The SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid during last year and the amount of any voluntary Federal tax withheld, is mailed by January 31 each year.

  7. Cheryl B.

    Cheryl B Gross needs a replacement of her New Benefit Amount form for 2018. Thank you.

  8. MARCIA D.

    I Lost my Form SSA-1099-Social Security Benefits Statement for 2015 for tax income I need a copy
    How can I get a copy for 2015 yr.

  9. Frustrated T.

    web site is worthless. This is Dec 2017 and I want to download 2016 SSA 1099. It can’t be done. Web site instructs me to either call an 800 which I did and got a prerecorded message where I cant talk to a live person or go to local office. SO FRUSTRATING!

    • Ray F.

      We are sorry you are having trouble accessing our website. The site appears to be up and running!
      If you are having difficulty creating or accessing your personal my Social Security account, please call 1-800-772-1213. After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” please say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account. We hope this helps.

  10. Charolette L.

    I can’t find my 2018 beneficiary statement that was mailed to make and I can’t figure out how to get a replacement on-line. Please help!

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