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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. Patti m.

    I need to speak with someone about a letter I received on April 29th concerning SS overpaying me 4,345.00 too much in Benefits.
    I would like to speak with a representative that will walk me through this situation or schedule an appointment to speak with some one at our local office.
    Thank you
    Patti Morris Patticmorris@gmail.com

    • A.C.

      Hi, Patti. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call 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. Both can schedule an appointment for you to meet with a representative. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.

  2. mohammadreza k.

    I did not get my social Security Form SSA-1099 for year 2018.
    Could you please send me a copy of it for 2018 Tax Return .

    Regards

    Mohammadreza Khayat

  3. April D.

    Hi my name is April dawn doak I’ll like to make a complaint about one of you’re employees sass saying I had to reapply to become my own payee which I am my own payee and she was very rude and when I asked her can I speak to you’re managing she refuses and hanged up
    This isn’t costumer Services this is how you treat you’re costumer

  4. Holly P.

    I. I need a replacement 1099 for for my deceased mother. I have power of attorney and am executor. Do I need toco e into local office?

    • V.V.

      We’re sorry to hear about your loss, Holly. The benefit statement was 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, then you 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.

  5. ELIZABETH K.

    I News a letter of verification on my benefits please

    • A.C.

      Hi, Elizabeth. If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by setting up a personal my Social Security account online. For questions regarding your benefit verification letter, we ask that members in our Facebook community contact our offices. You can call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will generally have a shorter wait time if you call after later in the day. We hope this helps.

  6. Bettina C.

    Much needed help for families of a dementia family member.

  7. Jeannie

    When applying by mail and sending original documents do I need to include a self addressed stamped envelope to get my documents back?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Jeannie. No, you do not need to provide a self addressed stamped envelope. We will mail them back to you. Thanks!

  8. Debra G.

    I need the address of my local field office in Syracuse NY please

  9. Minnie E.

    I need 2018 Cost of living increases.for.
    Minnie E. Medwig *** – ** – ***
    Edward J. Medwig *** – ** – ***

  10. Lee A.

    I have tried several times to get a replacement SSA-1099 2019 form and it keeps locking me out. I am in need of this form so I can get my mother some VA benefits. Any help would be grateful.
    thank you

    • L.A.

      Hi Lee Ann. The SSA-1099 is mailed to the last address in our records and is intended for the beneficiary or the Representative Payee of the beneficiary. If the SSA-1099 cannot be located, and you’re the approved Representative Payee for your parent, you will need to go into the local Social Security office. We hope you can resolve this matter quickly.

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