Social Security tax statements (SSA-1099) still not received - April filing deadline approaching

Same boat. Been waiting since january. No 1099 yet and I need it!

Yes, there's definitely a widespread delay this year. According to the SSA website, they had some printing and distribution issues with the 1099s. You have three options: 1. Keep checking your mySocialSecurity account online - they're uploading them in batches 2. Request a replacement through the online portal (this might trigger faster processing) 3. Call the dedicated 1099 request line at 1-800-772-1213 (though as you've experienced, wait times are extreme) Remember, you can always file for an extension if needed. Form 4868 gives you until October 15th to file.

u can see it online if u have the my ss account setup

I was having the same issue and spent WEEKS trying to get through to anyone at Social Security with no luck. After getting disconnected multiple times, I found a service called Claimyr that got me connected to a real SSA agent in about 20 minutes. They have this system that holds your place in line and calls you back when an agent is available. I was skeptical but desperate and it actually worked! The agent was able to send me replacement 1099s right away. Check out their video here if you want to see how it works: https://youtu.be/Z-BRbJw3puU or their website claimyr.com

If you don't want to wait, here's a practical workaround: your December 2024 bank statement should show your deposit amount, and you can calculate the annual total by multiplying by 12 (or however many months you received benefits). If your benefit amount changed during the year, you'll need to account for that. Another option: if you received a COLA notice in December 2023, it usually shows your total benefits for the past year and the coming year's monthly amount. Most tax software allows you to enter this information manually without needing the actual 1099-SSA form. The IRS computers will match it up on their end.

can u file taxes without the form? my tax guy says i need the actual form

This happens LITERALLY every year! The SSA is the most dysfunctional agency in government. Last year they sent my 1099 to my old address even though I had updated my information TWICE with them. The year before they had the wrong SSN printed on my form!!! I've learned to just file an extension automatically every year because something always goes wrong with these forms. And yes, I'm still waiting for mine this year too.

Update: I took the advice about requesting a replacement through the online portal, and it worked! Both our 1099s were available to download within 48 hours of making the request. For anyone else still waiting, definitely try the replacement request option instead of just checking for the original. Thanks everyone for your help!