Tax season is here and Social Security says to make sure you receive your SSA-1099.
Jack Myers with Social Security indicates a Social Security 1099 is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who received Social Security benefits the prior year. If you've misplaced yours, a replacement is available through your 'mySocialSecurity' account.
Myers notes those who receive SSI benefits will not receive 1099. Social Security benefits are potentially taxable by the federal government, but SSI is not.
For those who don't already have a 'mySocialSecurity' account, creating one is relatively short and easy to do. Myers lays out the steps to creating an account.
In addition to viewing your 1099, your 'mySocialSecurity' account allows you to check your benefit and payment information, request a replacement SS card, and review your earnings record.
