Form 5498‑ESA Fillable PDF – Coverdell Education Savings Account Reporting

The IRS Form 5498‑ESA (Coverdell Education Savings Account Contribution Information) is the official document trustees or issuers use to report contributions, rollovers, and the year‑end fair market value of a Coverdell ESA. Accurate reporting helps the IRS track education‑savings contributions and ensures beneficiaries stay within the $2,000 annual limit.

What Is Form 5498‑ESA?

Form 5498‑ESA provides a yearly snapshot of all activity in a Coverdell ESA. It includes:

• Trustee/issuer name, address, and TIN
• Beneficiary name and TIN
• Total contributions for the tax year (Box 1)
• Rollover contributions, if any (Box 2)
• Fair market value of the account on December 31

How to Fill Out Form 5498‑ESA Online

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1. Enter trustee and beneficiary details directly into fillable fields.
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4. Save a completed copy or export it as a PDF for your records.

Key Deadlines and Common Errors

Deadline: Trustees must provide Copy B of Form 5498‑ESA to the beneficiary by May 31 of the year following the tax year.

Common mistakes to avoid:

• Entering the wrong beneficiary Social Security number.
• Reporting contributions that exceed the $2,000 limit.
• Leaving Box 2 blank when a rollover actually occurred.
• Failing to include the fair market value as of December 31.

Download the Fillable PDF

If you prefer to work offline, you can download the official fillable PDF directly from the IRS:

Download Form 5498‑ESA (PDF)

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