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IRSExempt Organizations & Benefit Plans (5000 Series)

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Form 5713-SA: 5713 (Schedule A)

IRS Form 5713‑SA (Schedule A) is a supplemental schedule that accompanies the main Form 5713. It reports detailed information about employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) contributions and allocations for a tax year.

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Form Overview

IRS Form 5713-SA - 5713 (Schedule A)

IRS Form 5713‑SA (Schedule A) is a supplemental schedule that accompanies the main Form 5713. It reports detailed information about employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) contributions and allocations for a tax year.

It captures participant names, contribution amounts, share counts, and allocation dates for the reporting year.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1A single typo in a participant ID can invalidate the entire ESOP filing.
  • 2Mismatched totals between Schedule A and Form 5713
  • 3Incorrect participant Social Security numbers
  • 4Wrong contribution dates causing year‑over‑year errors
  • 5Omitting a participant who received shares

Plain English

Schedule A is the worksheet you fill out when you need to break down the exact ESOP contributions your company made. It lists each participant, the amount contributed, and how the shares were allocated. The numbers you put here flow directly onto the main Form 5713.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: 2012-07-17 00:00:00
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

participantownership

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What this form is for

  • Use when you must report detailed ESOP contributions for a plan year.
  • Do not use for simple 401(k) or profit‑sharing plans that are not ESOPs.
  • If the plan has no contributions for the year, you may skip Schedule A but still file Form 5713.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

No ESOP contributions

No detailed breakdown needed

✓ Confirm no contributions exist

Form 5713 without Schedule A

Non‑ESOP retirement plan

Different reporting requirements

✓ Verify plan type before filing

Form 5500 series

Amended ESOP data after filing

Corrects prior Schedule A errors

✓ File amendment within 3 years

Form 5713‑X (Amended)

Deadline or filing window

Schedule A must be filed with Form 5713 by the due date of the main return, generally the last day of the month after the plan year ends. Extensions for Form 5713 also extend Schedule A. If the plan year is a calendar year, the deadline is March 15 for corporations and April 15 for individuals, unless an extension is filed.

  • —Total contributions per participant | Sum of all contribution entries for that participant | Participant total contribution | Verify against payroll records

Checklist

What you need before filling it out

1

Participant name

Plan participant list · ESOP roster

⚠ Misspelled name✕ High
2

Social Security number

IRS‑issued SSN verification · Payroll file

⚠ Transposed digits✕ High
3

Contribution amount

Ledger of cash/stock contributions · Accounting journal

⚠ Rounded incorrectly✕ Medium
4

Share count

Share allocation report · Brokerage statement

⚠ Off‑by‑one errors✕ Medium
5

Allocation date

Contribution schedule · Plan trustee records

⚠ Wrong year/month✕ Low

Before you submit

  1. 1Use the 2024 edition of Schedule A
  2. 2All participant rows are complete
  3. 3Totals match the summary on Form 5713
  4. 4Arithmetic verified with a calculator or spreadsheet
  5. 5Social Security numbers match IRS records
  6. 6Signature of an authorized officer present
  7. 7Form is attached to the main Form 5713 packet
  8. 8Mail to the correct IRS address or upload via approved e‑file system
  9. 9Retain a copy of the signed schedule for your records
  10. 10Confirm receipt if filing electronically

How to file this form

  1. 1Download the 2024 Schedule A from the IRS website
  2. 2Print or open the PDF in an editable viewer
  3. 3Enter participant data row by row
  4. 4Calculate and enter row totals and column totals
  5. 5Cross‑check totals against Form 5713 summary
  6. 6Sign and date the schedule
  7. 7Attach to Form 5713 and mail or e‑file

Known limitations

  1. 1The schedule does not accept electronic signatures unless the entire return is e‑filed.
  2. 2Only one Schedule A may be attached per Form 5713 filing.
  3. 3IRS instructions provide limited guidance on rounding rules; follow your plan’s policy.
  4. 4If the plan year is not a calendar year, the deadline may differ.

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6 fields

General Info

2 items

Taxpayer Name and TIN

Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).

Requiredtext
Address

Current mailing address.

Requiredtext

Details

2 items

Required Information

Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.

Requiredtext
Amount (if applicable)

Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.

amount

Certification

1 items

Certification Statement

Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.

Requiredcheckbox

Signatures

1 items

Signature

Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
IRS

Form 5713‑SA is active for tax years beginning after 2020. The latest revision is the 2024 edition, but verify the current IRS website for any updates before filing.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Edition date – confirm you have the 2024 version
  • Fee – no filing fee for Schedule A itself
  • Mailing address – use the address in the 2024 Form 5713 instructions
  • Signature line – ensure an authorized officer signs
  • Electronic filing eligibility – check IRS e‑file list for your entity type

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Quick Facts

Employers that sponsor an ESOP and must file Form 5713 file Schedule A.
It captures participant names, contribution amounts, share counts, and allocation dates for the reporting year.
Schedule A is filed with the annual Form 5713, typically due the last day of the month following the plan year’s end.
Submit the completed Schedule A together with Form 5713 to the IRS address listed in the Form 5713 instructions, or e‑file if the electronic option is available for your entity type.
Errors can cause mismatches with the main Form 5713, trigger IRS notices, and delay the plan’s qualification status.
Gather the ESOP participant ledger for the year, calculate each participant’s contribution and share allocation, enter the totals in the appropriate columns of Schedule A, verify totals match the summary on Form 5713, sign, and attach to the main return before mailing or uploading.

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After you file

  1. 1Keep the signed Schedule A and supporting participant ledger for at least 7 years.
  2. 2Monitor IRS correspondence for notices of mismatch.
  3. 3Update the ESOP participant list for the next reporting year.
  4. 4Record the filing date in the plan’s compliance calendar.
  5. 5If an error is discovered, prepare Form 5713‑X to amend.

Sources

  • SRCForm 5713 instructionsconfirms Schedule A purpose
  • SRCIRS websiteedition date 2024
  • SRCForm 5713 filing deadlinestandard month‑after‑plan‑year rule
  • SRCSignature requirementlisted on Schedule A line
  • SRCMailing addressprovided in Form 5713 instructions
  • SRCElectronic filing eligibilityIRS e‑file list
  • SRCAmended filing form 5713‑XIRS guidance

Common confusion points

Participant vs. beneficiary

Some plans list beneficiaries separately

→ Verify who received the contribution

Cash vs. stock contribution

Different columns for each type

→ Ensure amounts are placed in correct column

Plan year vs. calendar year

Deadline depends on plan year end

→ Check the plan’s fiscal calendar

Electronic vs. paper filing

Not all entities can e‑file Schedule A

→ Confirm eligibility before choosing method

Rounding rules

IRS does not specify rounding for share counts

→ Use the plan’s standard rounding practice

Workflow map

Related forms and next steps

4 signals

Before

Form 5713 – Main ESOP report

Current

5713-SA

After

Form 5713‑X – Amended ESOP report

Often used with

Form 5500‑E – Annual return for employee benefit plans (if required)

⚠ If something goes wrong

  • IRS Notice CP2000 – Mismatch between Schedule A and Form 5713

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