Q: How can I get a replacement SSA-1099?
A: Millions of taxpayers are busy gathering all the forms and documents they need to file their federal, state and local tax returns. If you receive Social Security benefits, one of those items may be your SSA-1099 from Social Security.
Some people who receive Social Security may have to pay taxes on a portion of their benefits. If you’re one of these individuals, a Social Security benefit statement (Form SSA-1099) is an important tax document for you to have.
Social Security mailed the SSA-1099s for tax year 2010 to all beneficiaries in January. If you receive Social Security and need a replacement SSA-1099 for 2010 to file a tax return, you can request it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/1099.
The SSA-1099 shows the total amount of benefits received in the previous year and is used