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Understanding Form 5498-TA
Form 5498-TA, Trump Account Contribution Information, is an IRS information return used to report contributions and other account information for a Trump Account.
The trustee of a Trump Account must generally file Form 5498-TA with the IRS for each account maintained during the beneficiary's growth period and furnish a copy to the beneficiary.
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Everything You Need for Filing Form 5498-TA
Handle every stage of Form 5498-TA filing, from account data preparation and validation to IRS submission and beneficiary delivery, in one place.
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Verify beneficiary TINs against IRS records before submitting your 5498-TA forms.
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Include supporting documents with the beneficiary copy when required.
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What Information Is Required to E-File Form 5498-TA Online
Gather the required account and contribution details before you start, and e-file Form 5498-TA with TaxBandits in a streamlined workflow.
Trustee Details
Name, TIN, and address.
Beneficiary Details
Beneficiary name, TIN, and address.
Trump Account Details
Account information required to identify and report the Trump Account
Contribution Details
Amounts for pilot program and qualified general contributions, qualified rollover contributions, Section 128 employer contributions, and other contributions.
Fair Market Value (FMV)
Report the fair market value of the Trump Account
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How to E-File Form 5498-TA Online with TaxBandits
TaxBandits gives you a streamlined way to import your Form 5498-TA data, review each return, and complete IRS filing from one workflow.
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Submit Form 5498-TA electronically to the IRS and monitor your filing status from one place.
5498-TA
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Furnish beneficiary copies electronically or by mail based on your preferred delivery method.
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Filing a 5498-TA means more than submitting accurate information. The Bandit Commitment reflects how TaxBandits supports your filing from preparation through completion.
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Getting the right data in
Validate trustee and beneficiary information before you submit your 5498-TA forms.
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Federal filing and beneficiary distribution are managed together.
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No-cost corrections and retransmissions
Corrections and retransmissions are included at no extra cost.
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If a 5498-TA cannot be accepted or was filed in duplicate, the filing fee is refunded.
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Frequently Asked Questions to File 5498-TA Online
Form 5498-TA, Trump Account Contribution Information, is an IRS information return used to report contributions and other required information for a Trump Account. The form reports items such as pilot program and qualified general contributions, qualified rollover contributions, Section 128 employer contributions, other contributions, basis or investment in the contract, and the account's fair market value (FMV).
The trustee of a Trump Account must generally file Form 5498-TA with the IRS for each calendar year during the beneficiary's growth period and furnish a copy to the account beneficiary.
For Form 5498-TA, the trustee must furnish a statement to the beneficiary by May 31 of the year following the calendar year for which the form is filed.
For example, the beneficiary statement for 2026 Form 5498-TA is due by May 31, 2027.
Failure to timely file Form 5498-TA may result in an IRS penalty. The IRS's current guidance for the 5498-series provides a $50 penalty per return, with no maximum limit, for failure to timely file certain Forms 5498, unless the failure is due to reasonable cause. The final penalty provisions for Form 5498-TA should be confirmed when the IRS releases its final instructions for the form.
| Filing issue | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Failure to timely file | $50 per return |
| Maximum penalty | No maximum |
| Reasonable cause | Penalty may not apply |
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