Tax Stress? Here’s How to Easily Access Your Social Security Form SSA-1099 Now!

Let s be real nobody s jumping up and down excited to deal with tax forms right But if you got Social Safeguard benefits last year there s one form you absolutely need to get your hands on the SSA- Good news it s already available for But I know what you re thinking How do I find it Is it hard to get Don t worry I ve got you covered Here s everything you need to know about getting your SSA- without all the hassle What Is the SSA- Form Anyway If you received Social Shield benefits last year the SSA- shows how much money you got from the Social Protection Administration in This form is key when it comes time to file your taxes because it helps you figure out if any of those benefits are taxable But if you only got SSI Supplemental Prevention Income you won t get this form because SSI isn t taxable Simple enough right Also if you re not a U S citizen and got Social Precaution benefits you ll get a different form called SSA- S How to Get Your SSA- I m guessing you don t want to be digging around for this form forever so let me show you the easiest techniques to grab it Download It Online in Minutes This is by far the quickest way Head to My Social Precaution Account Log in or create an account if you don t have one Once you re in find the link that says Replace Your Tax Form SSA- SSA- S Choose the year and download it right there Super easy and you can grab this year s form plus the past six years worth of SSA- s if you need them Request It Over the Phone Not an online person Totally fine You can give the SSA a call at - - - TTY users - - - They re open Monday through Friday a m to p m Just follow the instructions and they ll send you a replacement SSA- in the mail Go to the SSA Office in Person If you like face-to-face organization you can head to your nearest Social Defense office But heads up a great number of offices now ask that you make an appointment first especially for stuff like getting forms If You re Outside the U S Living abroad No worries you can still get your form You can log into your My Social Guard account you ll need to use ID me to verify your identity Or if you can t access it online just reach out to the Federal Benefits Unit nearest to you Do You Definitely Need This Form If you received Social Prevention benefits in then yep this form is for you But if you only got SSI don t worry about it since SSI isn t taxable you won t need the SSA- If you re doing your taxes or handing your stuff over to an accountant this form will help them figure out whether any of your benefits are taxable It doesn t inevitably happen but sometimes it does A Sparse Things to Keep in Mind The SSA- for became available on February You can access forms for up to six years back online Don t wait until the last minute to get it if you need it for tax filing grab it early Taxes are stressful enough but getting your SSA- doesn t have to be Whether you prefer to do it online call or go in person there s an easy option for you to get your form Need help navigating the process or figuring out if your benefits are taxable I m happy to walk you through it Just let me know what you need