No Need to Visit a Field Office: Replace Your SSA-1099 Benefit Statement Online
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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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claire m.
i am entering correct info but cannot get through to making a MY SS account.
Laurie R.
I created a my ss account and I can’t access it. I keep getting locked out of it. And calling ss is a joke. How do you get onto your account with this stupid system.
judith a.
Hello never got a 1099 so can i get a replacement.
A.C.
Good news, Judith! You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!
Susan O.
I created an account and when I sign in, it says there is no such account. Please help. I need a copy of my 1099.
A.C.
Hi, Susan. We are sorry to hear you had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. Your local office can also assist with a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this is resolved soon.
Barbara B.
I’m trying to get the tax paper from last year on my dead husband. I cant find his ss# not sure what to do
dawn m.
trying to get a copy of my sons 2018 benefit summary for taxes how do i do this
A.C.
Hi, Dawn. Thanks for your question. If you are referring to the SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid to SSA beneficiaries during last year and your son is a minor, you can call us us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. Either can assist with a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Bill
Your website sucks. It says I can receive a copy of my wife’s 1099 on line. After putting in the info requested, it says it can’t verify/
A.C.
Hi, Bill. Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, you can only create a my Social Security account using your own personal information and for your own exclusive use. You cannot create or use an account on behalf of another person, even if you have that person’s written permission. Your wife can contact or visit her local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.
Larry T.
Please help to replace my sec card.
Larry T.
Please help me to replace my lost sea card.
A.C.
Hi, Larry. First, realize that you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing the Social Security number is what is important. To see if you’re eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online or to learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a card please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. Keep in mind all submitted documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency and must (unless otherwise indicated) have been issued within the last two years. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. Once you’ve submitted all the needed documents, it can take up to 10 business days from the date we received the application to mail a replacement card. We hope this helps.
Phillip B.
My mother past away in January this year. I need to obtain her 1099 for 2018 so that I can file taxes for both of my parents. I will also need the 1099 for 2019. How can I obtain these forms?
A.C.
Hi, Phillip. We are sorry to hear about your loss. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. It is mailed to the last address in our records and is intended for the spouse or executor of the deceased. If you did not receive the benefit statement, the executor will need to go into the local Social Security 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) and ask a representative for assistance. We hope this helps.