How do I get my Social Security 1099 for 2018?
Ava Robinson
Published Mar 30, 2026
How can I get a form SSA-1099/1042S, Social Security Benefit Statement?
- Using your online my Social Security account.
- Calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; or.
- Contacting your local Social Security office.
Can you file taxes if you receive Social Security?
The IRS requires you to file a tax return when your gross income exceeds the sum of the standard deduction for your filing status plus one exemption amount. If Social Security is your sole source of income, then you don’t need to file a tax return.
Can I get my 2018 1099 from Social Security Online?
If you currently live in the United States and you need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, simply go online and get an instant, printable replacement form with a my Social Security account at
How is the Social Security tax calculated for 2018?
If you’re an employee, the Social Security tax calculation is easy. If you earn less than $128,400 in 2018, simply multiply your earnings by 0.062 to find your Social Security tax. For example, if your salary is $50,000, your 2018 Social Security tax will be $3,100.
When do I get my Social Security tax form?
An SSA-1099, also called a Benefit Statement, is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to the more than 60 million people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits received from Social Security in the previous year so people know how much…
Where do I report my Social Security benefits on my tax return?
If you are filing a form 1040EZ, do not report any Social Security benefits on your tax return. If you are filing a form form 1040A, report your net benefits (box 5 on your form 1099-SSA) on form 1040A, line 14a.
Do you have to file a tax return for Social Security?
If none of your benefits are taxable, you may still need to file a tax return, depending on your circumstances. If that’s the case, here’s how to report your non-taxable benefits: If you are filing a form 1040EZ, do not report any Social Security benefits on your tax return.
