Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: January 30, 2025
Tax season is here, and we’ve made replacing your annual Benefit Statement easier. There’s no need to wait on the phone or make an appointment to visit a Social Security office.
The Social Security Benefit Statement is also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S. It is a tax form we mail to you every January if you receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received in the previous year, so you know how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments aren’t taxed. If SSI is the only payment you receive from us, we won’t send you a Benefit Statement.
If you misplace your SSA-1099/SSA-1042S or you didn’t receive the form in January, you can get a replacement online by signing in to your personal my Social Security account.
Select the “Replace Your Tax Form SSA-1099/SSA-1042S” link. Go to the “Choose a year” dropdown menu. Choose from any of the past 6 years for which benefits were paid and select the “Download” link.
A replacement for the most recent tax year will be available beginning February 1.
You can instantly view and print your SSA-1099/SSA-1042S. If you don’t have access to a printer, you can save each document on your computer or laptop or email it.
You can easily create a personal my Social Security account if you don’t have one.
If you’re a noncitizen and you received or repaid Social Security benefits last year, we will mail you form SSA-1042S. If you live outside the U.S. and need a replacement form, you can create your personal my Social Security account with an ID.me credential. If you cannot create an account and you live abroad, please contact your Federal Benefits Unit to request your SSA-1042S.
If you do not have access to the internet or cannot create an account, you have the option to use our automated phone services to request a replacement SSA-1099/SSA-1042S (if you live in the U.S.) The form is available after January 31. Our automated services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 1-800-772-1213. When you hear “How can I help you today?” say “1099″.
If a beneficiary died before the end of last year or before they received their SSA-1099, we will mail the form to the last address on their record. The form is used to file any final tax return, if necessary.
To learn more about this topic, visit:
- Income Taxes and Your Social Security Benefit.
- Withholding Income Tax From Your Social Security Benefits.
- IRS Publication 915 (2024), Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits.
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Newto
While the information sent is useful, please arrange to mail the tax forms directly to the seniors. Most other federal and state agencies mail the forms.
MajJohn
How do non-citizens get a ss number? Better yet, why?
Gail M.
I didn’t receive a mailed copy. My printer isn’t working. Great!
MajJohn
Send your screen copy to documents. You can then view it and enter the info on your tax return. You don’t need a hard copy to file your 1040.
Patricia M.
Called 1/29/2025 and waited on hold for four hours. Asking for a call back is not an option because my employer does not allow mobile phones in the workplace.
Metin E.
Pls update your form so people who are living abroad can apply for “my social account”
Thank You.
C.B.
Hi, Metin. Thank you for reading our blog. You can access your personal my Social Security account while living abroad by registering and signing in with ID.me. If you don’t have an ID.me accounty you can visit here and select Sign in with ID.me to get the process started. Check out our Office of Earnings and International Operations page for more information. We hope this helps.
Edna D.
Do I have to go online to get my 1099 for my income tax filing or will it be mailed to me like it was last year?
April
If you misplace your SSA-1099/SSA-1042S or you didn’t receive the form in January, you can get a replacement online by signing in to your personal my Social Security account.
C.B.
Hi, Edna. Thank you for reading our blog. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you do not receive your SSA-1099 in the mail, starting on February 1 each year, you can request a replacement SSA-1099 using your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
Traore A.
Best place for Seniors!
Sally L.
Please send duplicate statement with current benefits to me. Sally Lumpkin
Hobe Sound, Fl.
Robert L.
I don’t see anywhere from which I can download the 1099 information.
April
If you misplace your SSA-1099/SSA-1042S or you didn’t receive the form in January, you can get a replacement online by signing in to your personal my Social Security account.
C.B.
Hi, Robert. Thanks for reading our blog. The form is available after January 31. Once you are signed in to your account, select the “Replace Your Tax Form SSA-1099/SSA-1042S” link. Go to the “Choose a year” dropdown menu. Choose from any of the past 6 years for which benefits were paid and select the “Download” link. You can instantly view and print your SSA-1099/SSA-1042S. If you don’t have access to a printer, you can save each document on your computer or laptop or email it. We hope this information is helpful.
Jack W.
Hello C.B. – I have attempted to access my SSA – 1099 online beginning 2/1/2025. There is no obvious link for the 1099, and the drop-down link to which you refer shows the year 2020 only, and there is no drop-down to other years.
Terrie
Why can’t the Social Security Administration accept a flat dollar amount for tax withholding? There is a big difference between 12% and 22%!
C.B.
Hi, Terrie. Thanks for reading our blog. Unfortunately, only percentages can be withheld. Flat dollar amounts are not accepted at this time. You can submit a suggestion to accept flat dollar amounts by visiting our How can we help? webpage. From there, select the “Email Us” link. This will take you to the “Email Our Support Team” form where you can submit a compliment, complaint, or suggestion. Thanks!
Marina S.
How can I get the tax form for my taxes ? I can’t find the form
April
If you misplace your SSA-1099/SSA-1042S or you didn’t receive the form in January, you can get a replacement online by signing in to your personal my Social Security account.
C.B.
Hi, Marina. Thanks for reading our blog. The form is available after January 31. Thanks!