No Need to Visit a Field Office: Replace Your SSA-1099 Benefit Statement Online
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 3, 2023
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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Arlinda H.
How do I find out the reason my medicare part b will no longer be paid by California?
A.C.
Hi, Arlinda. 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. We hope this helps.
Gwendolyn D.
This should be edited to reflect that only 2 years are are available online. I needed 5 years and had to call.
Further, when I called and the representative found what I needed, she said she would put them in the USPS (Snail mail).
A better suggestions would have been to give her the option to email them to me at the email address on my account. I suggested she turn that in as an improvement. She said she would, but I’m sending it this way also… in an effort for continuous improvement.
A.C.
Hi, Gwendolyn. Thank you for your comment. You can submit feedback by visiting our Contact Social Security page. Once there, select the “Email Us” link. This will take you to the “Email A Question to our Support Team” form, where you can complete and submit a compliment, complaint, or suggestion. We hope this helps.
Bonnie H.
I am applying for a home equity loan and the bank is requesting a copy of 2019 ssa form 4926-SM. I do not have this form.
A.C.
Hi, Bonnie. 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.
Debora L.
I just tried to set up a mySocialSecurity account and the website said they cannot create an account for my social security number. WHAT THE HELL?
dustin
Please send me copy of my current benefits statement to my email; modelsrep@yahoo.com
I’m dustin dagwood
*** – ** – ***
818 256-5841
worked as performer aka; corky parks
A.C.
Hi, Dustin. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. 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 Blog 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.
Paul L.
How do I receive a copy of my benefit letter.? I signed up for an account with you on June 6, 2019 and now your system says I haven’t and it won’t allow me to set up another one. I need a copy of my SS card as well. Thank you.
A.C.
Hi, Paul. If you are still unable to create an 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 help with a benefit verification. Also, 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.
Karl H.
Award letter 2019 > *** – ** – ***
Monthly benfits
A.C.
Hi, Karl. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. 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.
Peter A.
I am retired and still working….I wish to know
it I am entitled to additional SS Income?
John R.
Just want to Know what the hours of operation are for Scranton, PA on Lackawanna Avenue are!
A.C.
Hi, John. For more information about your local office, visit here. Thanks!
susanne s.
I NEED TO RECEIVE A CHECK FOR MY PAYMENT AS THE CURRENT BANK ACCOUNT IS BEING CLOSED. IT WILL BE REPLACED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY WITH A NEW BANK.s