I don't remember if John or I received a lump sum payment from SS in 2019, how would I find out?

A lump-sum payment is a one-time Social Security payment that you received for prior-year benefits.

 

For example, when someone is granted disability benefits they'll receive a lump sum to cover the entire time since they first applied for disability. This period could cover months or years.

 

If you received a lump-sum payment your SSA-1099 lump-sum section breaks down the payments into what amount was received for each preceding year.

 

If you don't see that on your SSA-1099, then you didn't receive one.

if you got a Lump Sum you'd probably know it unless you never look at your Check account balance.