The Social Security Benefit Statement, also known as Form SSA-1099, shows you the benefit amount you earned last year. (Noncitizens living outside the US receive SSA-1042S instead.) The statement ...

Tax season began this week, and there's a good chance you've already received one or more 1099 tax forms. But what are they for, and why do you need to pay attention to them? Let's break it down.