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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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Last Updated: November 3, 2023

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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  1. Barry B.

    Where the heck is my 1099 Social Security statement for 2019?
    Barry Bateman-xxxxxxxxx

    • A.C.

      Hi, Barry. 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.

  2. Cornelis K.

    I live abroad. I have not received as of Feb. 2020 my SSA-1099 statement. Can not set up a account because i am living outside the states! Help!

    • A.C.

      Hi, Cornelius. Since you are living outside of the U.S. you can contact your local Federal Benefits Unit for any assistance related to Social Security benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We hope this helps.

  3. Kim T.

    I am caring for my mother and am her legal conservator. Can I recieve social security benifits for caring for her?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Kim. Thanks for your question. We do not pay caregivers. However, you may be eligible to receive social services from the state in which you live. These services include free meals, housekeeping help, transportation, or help with other problems. To get information about services in your area and find out if you qualify, you will need to contact your state or local social services or welfare office. We hope this helps!

  4. Lewis E.

    All I want is some help to find my previous years SSA-1099 statements back to 2017. I cannot find any help info for any historical documents older than TY2019.
    I hope this available online.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Lewis. 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. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  5. ELAINE K.

    I am trying to get my 1099. Keep getting a message that I don’t exist. Please help.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Elaine. 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. Your local office can also assist with a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.

  6. Baudilia g.

  7. Michael

    I’m going to get a Real ID. I am not employed and don’t have a pay stub or w-2. I have lost my social security card years ago.
    Do you have any suggestions?

  8. Jennifer C.

    Need to get my mom,dad and brother’s 1099 tax statement did not receive them through the mail. We moved in June of 2018. They may have gone to the old address. Mom’s name is Janet Conrad her birthday is may 19, 1945
    Dad’s name is Vernon conrad his birthday is August 23 1942
    My brother name is William Conrad he has cerebral palsy his birthday is june 16 1965
    The reason I’m asking for this information is because mom who would have taken care of it suffered a pretty serious stroke on January 8 2018 so still trying to get through all this stuff.
    Our old address was
    15702 w Washington rd
    Cleveland wi 53015

    Our new address is
    1530 puritan rd
    new holstein wi 53061

    • A.C.

      Hi, Jennifer. We are sorry to hear about your mother’s condition. For your family’s 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. They can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, they will have a shorter wait if they call later in the day. They can also contact their local Social Security office. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.

  9. Eleanor T.

    no comment

  10. Antoinette S.

    Need a copy of my ssi taxes

    • A.C.

      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. 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.

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