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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

Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Comments

  1. Gloria W.

    please tell me where the nearest SSA Office is to Katy, Texas.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Gloria. To find your local Social Security office, please visit here. Thanks!

  2. Terry J.

    I never received my statement to do my taxes please send me one because it won’t let me log in or open a new account

    • A.C.

      Hi, Terry. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty creating a personal my Social Security account. 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 assist with a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.

  3. Wayne D.

    Have received two codes: neither work

    1

    • A.C.

      Hi, Wayne. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access 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. We hope this helps.

  4. Darwina G.

    I asked for a security code to retrieve my password. I have not received it after numerous tries. Looking through paperwork, I found the password.
    I would like to print my 1099, however, after saying the email is correct on the mysocialsecurity site, I still get the message that a code has been sent. I cannot delete, go past, say no longer needed.
    I need this also because I need to change the amount for federal tax deduction.
    Please advise how to delete the request for a security code so that I can access my account.
    Thank you,
    Darwina Gaytan

    • A.C.

      Hi, Darwina. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access 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. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.

  5. William G.

    Doesn’t work

  6. Anthony R.

    I find it completely impossible to get a copy of my 2018 SS income statement! all i get is a screen stating that there are to many redirects. How can i get my statement for 2018??????

    • A.C.

      Hi, Anthony. Thanks for your question. It sounds like you are referring to the SSA-1099, tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. For years prior to the last year, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to speak to one of our representatives for assistance. Or you can contact your local Social Security office. Generally, you will have a shorter wait time if you call later in the day. We hope this helps.

  7. Charles M.

    I am having trouble setting up a My Social Security account and have not yet received my SSA-1099 for the 2019 tax year.

    What number should I call to get a replacement if one doesn’t come in the mail next week?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Charles. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you have not received your SSA-1099 in the mail, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2019 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.

  8. Steven T.

    How do I get an SSA 1099 statement for 2019 for my Dad who passed away on April 5, 2019. His name is Stanley Robert Tanner and was born on May 2, 1922. His death was reported in April of 2019. I just need the tax form to complete his final tax returns. There is no payment or refund involved.

  9. Larry H.

    I tried to sign in and after a single attempt, my account was frozen for 24 hours.

  10. Prem S.

    It is quite satisfying to update status online without going anywhere in the real world. nice article.

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