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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Richard S.
What is the phone # for the Va. Beach office located on Sabre Street? I want to schedule an appointment to sign up for social security? Thanks.
A.C.
Hi, Richard. You do not have to make an appointment to come in to our offices, but with an appointment, you will be helped before our walk-in customers. You can schedule an appointment with your local office by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and a representative will assist you. In most cases, you can handle your business by phone. Thanks!
Geeta G.
Can all mail be recieved by emails.
Marian L.
Need a social security award letter
A.C.
Hi, Marian. 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.
Craig E.
I am executor of an estate and need to request a SS benefit statement for the deceased. What address should I send the letter to? What documentation do you need?
Richard F.
Can’t get an activation code while setting up my account-have tried 3 times!!!!!
Helen O.
My husband died 6/3/19 and his social security was discontinued. I would like to receive his benefits instead of mine as they are greater. I contacted your office and they were supposed to call to facilitate this process on 8/5/19 however this never happened. What is my next step as I do not drive.
daniel s.
I simply needed to print my 2019 Form SSA 1099 Social Security Benefit statement and I encountered much difficulty accessing my account or creating a new account. After a few attempts to do so, I received a message to try again in 24 hours. I need this statement to complete a mortgage loan application. The 24 hour delay is most inconvenient; having this experience was quite exasperating.
Gregg D.
I need a replacement letter stating how much Social Security I was awarded in 2019. I have unsuccessfully tried to set up an account several times and it won’t accept any username I put in, regardless of how obscure.
Sergio A.
I need copy of my award Letter
Council C.
I need 1099 tax forms for 2019 for Council C. Smith and Fannie M. Smith.
A.C.
Hi, Council. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. You can also contact or visit your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.