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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.
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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
Enter the contribution details, rollover, and Roth IRA conversions. Report the account’s fair market value and any required minimum distributions.
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Deadlines for Filing Form 5498 for the 2025 Tax Year
Provide Participant Statements (FMV & RMD)
Deadline: February 02, 2026
File with the IRS (e-file)
Deadline: June 01, 2026
Provide IRA Contribution Information to Participants
Deadline: June 01, 2026
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1. 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.
2. 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)
3. What's the difference between reporting on Form 5498 vs Form 1099-R?
| Feature | Form 5498 | Form 1099-R |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Reports IRA contributions and account values | Reports distributions from retirement plans |
| Who Issues it | IRA custodians (banks, investment firms) | Financial institutions or plan administrators |
| Who receives It | IRA holders and the IRS | Recipients of distributions and the IRS |
| What it reports |
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| 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.
4. What information is required to e-file IRS Form 5498?
- 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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