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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. Howard B.

    What code?

  2. Donald D.

    I have tried up a “my” account but get a message that my information does not match. I have move during the last year but have updated my information with SS.

    Please help as I have not received my 1099 for 2017.

    Thank you

    • R.F.

      Hi Daniel, you can request a replacement SSA-1099 by calling our toll free number. Also, you can speak to a Social Security representative for help with a my Social Security account between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 midnight (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.
      Toll-free: 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.
      Note: Although our regular telephone service representatives are not available after 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, our Help Desk representatives can assist you until 12 midnight (Eastern Time).
      TTY: 1-800-325-0778 (for deaf or hard of hearing) 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

  3. Darlene F.

    Tried to get copy of deceased husband 1099 to do taxes. It wasn’t forwarded to me and can’t do it on line because they locked his account . Then after being on hold for an hour they say I have to go into local social security offfic to get it. They should just say that online instead of all the other stuff that doesn’t work.

    • R.F.

      We’re sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, Darlene and truly apologize for any inconvenience.
      In certain cases, we may disclose SSA-1099 information from the record of a deceased person, only to a survivor of the deceased and only if we are able to establish the relationship of the survivor to the deceased based on SSA records. Please make sure you have proper identification and supporting documents when you go into the local Social Security office to make a request for a copy of your husband’s SSA-1099.
      We appreciate your feedback and thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

  4. Everett T.

    When will my 1099 form by mailed?

    • R.F.

      Thanks for your question, Everett. The SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid during last year and the amount of any voluntary Federal tax withheld, is mailed during the month of January each year. If you need a replacement form SSA-1099, you can get an instant replacement quickly and easily beginning February 1st, by using your personal my Social Security account.

  5. Georgia N.

    I badly need my deceased husband’s SSA-1099. How can I get it. I need to file our 2017 federal income tax forms.

    Thank you.

    Georgia N. Whitley
    gnwye@aol.com

    510 South Claremont Avenue
    Sherwood, AR 72120

    My husband was Elton Dwayne Whitley. His social security number was *** – ** – ***.

  6. Angela a.

    Need copy 1099 send to email

  7. Allan B.

    This is exasperating! I cannot sign in to get a my social security account. It doesn’t work. Ive been trying for hours to get to the help desk but it is always an impossibly long wait. There should b e a way to obtain a SSA-1099 form and the 1042 form without having to log into the system.

    • R.F.

      Hi Allan. We’re sorry that you had difficulty reaching the “Help Desk“. We may have been experiencing higher than normal call volume.
      You can get a replacement Form SSA-1099 by using your my Social Security account, beginning February 1st. Or by calling our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213. You can use our automated telephone services to get recorded information and conduct some business 24 hours a day. If you cannot handle your business through our automated services, you can speak to an agent for assistance. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Generally, you will have a shorter wait time if you call later during the day or later in the week. Thanks.

  8. Karen L.

    I need help printing t another SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit Statement for 2017
    OR you could mail me another one.

    • R.F.

      Hello Karen. Unfortunately, but for security reasons, we do not have access to personal records in this blog.
      Yes, you can get a replacement Form SSA-1099 by using your personal my Social Security account beginning February 1st, or by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      We hope this information helps.

  9. Karen L.

    I lost my SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit Statement for 2017. I need to print another or have you mail me another statement.

  10. Karen L.

    I have called your office twice and they tell me to go on line and print my lost SSA-1099 social security benefit statement for 2017

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