Getting your Social Security Statement is easier than you might think. Here are three convenient ways to do it:
Online: At least once a year, log on to the “my Social Security” website and download a copy of your Social Security Statement. This allows you to review your earnings history and verify those earnings with your tax return figures. To see your Statement online anytime, create a “my Social Security account”
There is no fee to create an account, but you will need an email address.
By Postal Mail: You can request a paper copy of your statement by calling the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and asking for a Social Security Statement.
In-Person: Visit a Social Security office to request a statement.
Reviewing Your Earnings Record: Carefully review “Your Earnings Record” because it’s not uncommon to find that earnings from certain employers or entire years are missing. If you spot any mistakes, call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213. Officially, you have to correct errors within 3 years, 3 months, and 15 days following the year of the mistake.
Keeping your Social Security records accurate is crucial for ensuring you receive the benefits you’re entitled to.