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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Carol R.
Cancelled out of my online acct. No W2 received to file taxes.
Help
Carmen R.
I did not receive my 1099 in the mail. I do not like that my full social security number is on a very easily identified document sent through USPS.
Debbie K.
I don’t have mine yet either
Jessica N.
I still have not received my 1099 in the mail, but my daughter received hers a week ago. Is there a delay? It usually arrives the same time. I know I can print it out online now, but that’s not the point. Just wondering if there’s a mail delay that you might know if.
Bert l.
What is a 1099?
Patricia B.
Why is it so hard to find Form 1099 online? It’s stated that it will be available today, 2/1/25, but I can’t find it anywhere in the site. 😕
peaches
I know, and ssa is not answering the calls at all. Its just been real frustrating!
Dina
Same issue. I had the link in the morning n view 2023 but than later could not find the link to view any year especially 2024. Calling is waist of time on hold for ever
Clare Z.
Trying to get 2024 1099…….
nefar
This is an incredibly helpful and timely post, especially as tax season approaches. The detailed instructions on how to access or replace the SSA-1099/SSA-1042S form online make the process seem much more manageable and convenient. It’s great to see that the Social Security Administration has streamlined this process, allowing people to avoid long wait times or in-person visits. The inclusion of options for noncitizens and those living abroad is also very thoughtful and ensures that everyone can access the necessary documents. Sharing this information widely is a fantastic idea, as it will undoubtedly help many people navigate tax season with ease. Thank you for the clear and comprehensive guidance! https://import-from-egypt.com/
Dina
My replacement tab missing now prior i had it what to do. Calling waist of time
I need to view my 2024 taxes
Judith W.
I am online on MySocialSecurity and there is no link or option to print a copy of my 1099-SSA statement. It’s Feb 1, 2025, why is it not available? My husband checked his account and he doesn’t have a link or option available either. I never got the mailed form.
Pamela D.
I don’t see anywhere that I can download my 2024 tax form 1099..
Jorge V.
We have not received our 1099 forms in the mail, I was able to get mine on line but my wife got a message when she tried to log in to hers that access to the account has been cancelled. She has been calling SSA since January 20, everyday at different hours, just to hear that the wait time is longer than 120 minutes, even at 8.00 am. All I can say is, “Great Disservice”!!
Donna H.
I’m having the exact same problem. Others I know have received theirs. I was told a call online was an hour wait. My phone charge runs down fast now so cannot stay on that long. Interesting..
Bonita V.
It’s very early February 1st 2025 and I also haven’t received my Social Security Retirement 1099 or COLA statement. I can’t download it from my Social Security account because It’s hacked, crashed, and for me, unusable. I also called Social Security and the automated system said my wait would exceed 120 minutes. Because I received neither official SSA document, I’m not feeling good about this. I’m trying to be patient because deep in my mind, I don’t believe Social Security is at fault. …4295/46205