Need Replacement Social Security Statement?

Social Security has new online option for lost tax form

Those receiving Social Security payments now have a new option, if they lose some tax paperwork.

The Social Security Administration is kicking off a service that allows recipients to instantly view a replacement SSA-1099 online. The tax filer could print out that form and use it to prepare taxes. www.socialsecurity.gov.

This could be a handy option for many, considering that Social Security receives 1.7 million requests each year for replacement forms.

The online option can save a few steps and avoid the need to visit or call a Social Security office for a replacement 1099.

Beginning this tax season, if you have created a 'my Social Security' account, you can request an instant replacement from our menu of online services.  You must register with the Social Security's web page and create an account referred to as "my Social Security'.

Form SSA-1099 is sent in January to those receiving Social Security benefits. It shows total benefits received for the previous year and is needed to file taxes.

If you lost the form or did not receive it, you would be able to use the online option. Or you could still call 800-772-1213 but it would take about seven to 10 business days to receive a replacement in the mail. One could still visit a local Social Security office, too, for replacement copies.