When Do I Get My Social Security Benefit Statement?

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You and your spouse (both over 65) are filing a joint return for 2020 and you both received social security benefits during the year. In January 2021, you received a Form SSA-1099 showing net benefits of $5,700 in box 5. Your spouse received a Form SSA-1099 showing net benefits of $2,500 in box 5.