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E-file Form 5498 for the Tax Year 2024

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  • Enter Account Holder & IRA Information

    Enter Account Holder & IRA Information

    Provide the trustee or issuer’s name, address, TIN, and the account holder’s name, TIN, and address.

  • Report Contribution & Account Details

    Report Contribution & Account Details

    Enter the contribution details, rollover, and Roth IRA conversions. Report the account’s fair market value and any required minimum distributions.

  • Review & Transmit

    Review & Transmit

    Review your return for accuracy, transmit it to the IRS, and deliver the recipient’s copy securely via ZeroneVault or postal mail.

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Required Information for E-Filing IRS Form 5498

When e-filing, you will need to provide the following required information:

  • Trustee or Issuer Information - Name, TIN, and Address.
  • Participant Information – Name, TIN, Address, and Account Number.
  • Contribution and Account Details
    • IRA Contributions
    • Rollover Contributions
    • Roth IRA Conversions amount
    • Recharacterized Contributions
    • Fair Market Value (FMV)
    • Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

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Deadlines for Filing Form 5498 for the 2024 Tax Year

Provide Participant Statements

Provide Participant Statements (FMV & RMD)

Deadline: January 31, 2025

File with the IRS (e-file)

File with the IRS (e-file)

Deadline: June 02, 2025

Provide IRA Contribution Information to Participants

Provide IRA Contribution Information to Participants

Deadline: June 02, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is 5498 Form used for?

Form 5498 is used by IRA trustees or issuers to report contributions, rollovers, conversions, and the fair market value (FMV) of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) to the IRS and account holders. It includes details on traditional, Roth, SEP, and SIMPLE IRA contributions, recharacterizations, and required minimum distributions (RMDs), helping the IRS track tax compliance and retirement savings.

2. When are 5498 forms issued?

Form 5498 must be filed with the IRS by May 31 following the tax year being reported. However, you must provide Copy B to the participant by January 31 for FMV and RMD information, and by May 31 for contribution information. Missing these deadlines can result in penalties.

3. What types of IRAs are reported on Form 5498?

  • Traditional IRA
  • Roth IRA
  • Payroll Deduction IRA
  • SEP IRA (Simplified Employee Pension)
  • SIMPLE IRA (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees)
  • SARSEP (Salary Reduction Simplified Employee Pension Plan)

4. What's the difference between reporting on Form 5498 vs Form 1099-R?

FeatureForm 5498Form 1099-R
PurposeReports IRA contributions and account valuesReports distributions from retirement plans
Who Issues itIRA custodians (banks, investment firms)Financial institutions or plan administrators
Who receives ItIRA holders and the IRSRecipients of distributions and the IRS
What it reports
  • IRA contributions
  • Rollovers
  • Roth conversions
  • Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)information
  • Fair market value of account
  • Distributions from retirement plans
  • Early Withdrawals
  • Direct rollovers
  • Taxable amount of distribution
Due Date May 31 (to the IRS and recipients)January 31 (to recipients), Feb 28 (paper) / Mar 31 (e-file) (to IRS)

Form 5498 reports what goes into an IRA, while Form 1099-R reports what comes out of it.