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Form 5498-QA: ABLE Account Contribution Information
IRS Form 5498‑QA is the ABLE Account Contribution Information return that reports 2025 contributions, rollovers, cumulative totals, fair‑market value and eligibility codes for each ABLE account. Issuers file it; excess contributions over $19,000 must be returned by the tax return due date.
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IRS Form 5498-QA - ABLE Account Contribution Information
IRS Form 5498‑QA is the ABLE Account Contribution Information return that reports 2025 contributions, rollovers, cumulative totals, fair‑market value and eligibility codes for each ABLE account. Issuers file it; excess contributions over $19,000 must be returned by the tax return due date.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to return excess contributions by the tax‑return deadline can trigger a penalty.
- 2Leaving Box 1 (ABLE contributions) blank or entering an incorrect amount.
- 3Omitting the eligibility code in Box 7 or selecting the wrong code.
- 4Failing to check Box 5 when the account was opened in 2025.
- 5Reporting an inaccurate fair‑market value in Box 4.
Plain English
Form 5498‑QA tells the IRS how much money was put into a beneficiary’s ABLE account during 2025, including any rollovers and the account’s year‑end value. The issuer completes the form and sends a copy to the IRS while the beneficiary keeps the second copy.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2024-11-22 22:10:25
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you need to report 2025 contributions, rollovers, cumulative totals, fair‑market value, and eligibility codes for an ABLE account.
- Do not use it when reporting non‑ABLE income or contributions for years other than 2025.
- Check Form 1099 instead when you are reporting other types of taxable payments that are not ABLE contributions.
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Use this form or another form?
Reporting non‑ABLE taxable payments
These payments belong on Form 1099, not on Form 5498‑QA
✓ Verify the payment is not an ABLE contribution
Filing ABLE account information for the 2025 tax year
This form is the required return for ABLE contributions in 2025
✓ Ensure the form shows the 2025 tax year
Seeking guidance on ABLE account rules
The form’s instructions contain the rules for reporting contributions and rollovers
✓ Confirm you are using the 20 / 25 edition
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Box 1 – ABLE contributions
Contribution statements from the ABLE issuer · Issuer’s annual contribution report
Box 2 – ABLE to ABLE rollovers
Rollover transaction record · Issuer’s rollover statement
Box 4 – Fair market value
Year‑end account statement · Issuer’s FMV calculation
Box 5 – Account opened in 2025
Account opening documentation · Issuer’s account opening letter
Box 7 – Eligibility code
Disability certification or SSA award letter · Beneficiary’s eligibility documentation
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the issuer’s name, street address, city, state, and ZIP are entered correctly.
- 2Verify the issuer’s TIN matches the records provided by the ABLE program.
- 3Check that the beneficiary’s TIN (last four digits) appears in the designated field.
- 4Ensure Box 1 reflects the total cash contributions and rollovers for 2025.
- 5Confirm Box 2 reports any ABLE‑to‑ABLE rollovers made in 2025.
- 6Validate that Box 5 is checked only if the account was opened in 2025.
- 7Review the eligibility code in Box 7 for accuracy against the beneficiary’s documentation.
- 8Make sure the form is signed if a signature line is present.
- 9Retain a copy of the completed Form 5498‑QA for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the ABLE issuer’s contribution and rollover statements, then fill each required box on Form 5498‑QA, ending with a completed form.
- 2Review all entered information for accuracy, then obtain the issuer’s signature if required, ending with a signed form.
- 3Make a photocopy of the signed form for your records, ending with a retained copy.
- 4Mail the original Form 5498‑QA to the IRS address designated for information returns, ending with a mailing receipt.
- 5Track the delivery confirmation to ensure the IRS received the form, ending with proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form 5498‑QA reports only contributions for tax year 2025; it does not cover other years.
- 2Contributions that are the designated beneficiary’s compensation income under section 529A(b)(2)(B)(ii) are excluded from the $19,000 excess‑contribution limit.
- 3Contributions reported on Form 5498‑QA are not deductible on the beneficiary’s income tax return.
- 4Box 5 is checked only when the ABLE account was opened in 2025; otherwise it remains unchecked.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form is the 20 / 25 edition; the source points to a “latest information” page at www.irs.gov/Form5498QA for updates.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form shows 20 / 25
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — Not stated in the official source
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After you file
- 1Retain Copy B of Form 5498‑QA for personal records.
- 2Keep a running record of the ABLE account basis (contributions and distributions).
- 3If contributions exceed $19,000, return the excess amount plus earnings by the tax‑return due date (including extensions).
- 4Do not claim a deduction for the contributions shown on the form on your tax return.
- 5If any information is incorrect, file a corrected Form 5498‑QA (marked CORRECTED) with the IRS.
Sources
- SRCForm p.3 — Box 1 shows the amount of contributions made to this ABLE account in 2025.
- SRCForm p.3 — Excess contributions over $19,000 must be returned by the date your tax return is due (including extensions).
- SRCForm p.3 — Do not deduct these amounts on your income tax return.
- SRCForm p.3 — Box 5 is checked if the ABLE account was opened in 2025.
- SRCForm p.3 — Codes A, B, C in Box 6 indicate the basis for ABLE account eligibility.
- SRCForm p.3 — Codes 1‑7 in Box 7 indicate the type of disability for qualifying benefits.
- SRCForm p.2 — Copy B (keep for your records).
- SRCForm p.3 — You must keep track of your ABLE account basis (contributions and distributions).
- SRCForm p.3 — Box 2 shows rollovers; generally not taxable.
- SRCForm p.3 — Box 4 shows the fair market value of the ABLE account as of the end of the year.
Common confusion points
Do I need to report the amount in Box 1 on my tax return?
I think contributions might be taxable income.
→ Verify that the instructions state contributions are not deductible.
What happens if my total contributions exceed $19,000?
I’m unsure about penalties or required actions.
→ Confirm excess amount and earnings are returned by the tax return due date.
Why does the form only show the last four digits of my TIN?
Privacy protection hides full number.
→ Ensure the issuer has reported the full TIN to the IRS; no action needed.
What does the code in Box 6 represent?
Codes are letters without explanation.
→ Refer to the code list (A, B, C) that defines eligibility basis.
Is a rollover reported in Box 2 taxable?
I assume any transfer might be taxable.
→ Check that rollovers are generally not taxable per the instructions.
Do I check Box 5 if my ABLE account was opened before 2025?
Unclear when to mark the box.
→ Box 5 is checked only for accounts opened in 2025; leave unchecked otherwise.
What do the numbers in Box 7 mean?
The disability type codes are unclear.
→ Match the number to the list (1‑7) that describes the disability category.
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Questions about IRS Form 5498-QA
What is IRS Form 5498-QA used for?
Form 5498‑QA tells the IRS how much money was put into a beneficiary’s ABLE account during 2025, including any rollovers and the account’s year‑end value. The issuer completes the form and sends a copy to the IRS while the beneficiary keeps the second copy.
Who must file IRS Form 5498-QA?
The issuer of the ABLE account files IRS Form 5498‑QA.
What information does IRS Form 5498-QA require?
The form collects the issuer’s and beneficiary’s identifying information and reports Box 1 contributions, Box 2 rollovers, Box 3 cumulative contributions, Box 4 fair‑market value, Box 5 account‑opened indicator, Box 6 eligibility basis, and Box 7 disability code.
How do I complete IRS Form 5498-QA?
The issuer enters its name, address, and TIN, then the beneficiary’s name, address, and TIN. It records the account number and fills Boxes 1 through 7, checking Box 5 if the account opened in 2025. After completing, the issuer sends Copy A to the IRS and retains Copy B for the beneficiary’s records.
What happens if IRS Form 5498-QA is filed incorrectly?
If excess contributions over $19,000 are not returned by the tax return due date, the filer may owe a penalty.
Do I need to report the amount in Box 1 on my tax return?
I think contributions might be taxable income. Verify that the instructions state contributions are not deductible.
What happens if my total contributions exceed $19,000?
I’m unsure about penalties or required actions. Confirm excess amount and earnings are returned by the tax return due date.
Why does the form only show the last four digits of my TIN?
Privacy protection hides full number. Ensure the issuer has reported the full TIN to the IRS; no action needed.
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