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ComplianceTax & AccountingJanuary 16, 2025

Individual Retirement Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts: Dates and deadlines 2025

Introduction

Being aware of reporting and other deadlines that apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (CESAs) is critical for custodians and trustees to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties. Meeting the defined deadlines to provide the necessary documents to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and account owners will ensure that all parties have the necessary information for tax reporting. Below, you will find tables detailing the key reporting deadlines for each account type.

IRA reporting deadlines

The reporting deadlines that apply to traditional (including simplified employee pension – SEP), Roth, and Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) IRAs generally follow similar timelines. These dates encompass important submissions such as Form 1099-R for distributions and Form 5498 for contributions. Custodians and trustees should review these deadlines to ensure compliance with IRS requirements.

IRA Reporting (Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE)
Forms and Statements Purpose To the IRS by To IRA Owner by
IRS Form 1099–R Reports distributions February 28 (paper) March 31 (electronic) January 31
FMV Report Reports FMV May 31* (June 2, 2025) (on Form 5498) January 31
RMD Notice Reports RMD-related information May 31* (June 2, 2025) (on Form 5498) January 31
IRS Form 5498 Reports contributions and FMV May 31* (June 2, 2025) May 31* (June 2, 2025)
*If an IRS reporting deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the IRS extends the deadline to the next business day. See the IRS instructions for each report for more detailed information.

Additional SIMPLE IRA plan deadlines

While SIMPLE IRAs align with traditional IRAs with respect to many of the reporting requirements, there are additional deadlines specific to SIMPLE IRA plans. The following table outlines these additional deadlines.

Additional SIMPLE IRA Plan Requirements
Forms and Statements Purpose To the IRS by To IRA Owner by
Statement of Account Activity Reports account activity N/A January 31
SIMPLE Adoption Deadline to adopt a SIMPLE Plan N/A *October 1(prior to 60–day election period)
SIMPLE IRA Employer Notice Annual employer notice to eligible employees N/A November 1(prior to 60–day election period)
Summary Description Provides required information to employees N/A November 1(prior to 60–day election period)
*Deadline to adopt a SIMPLE plan for 2025. A new employer may establish a SIMPLE plan for the current year as soon as administratively feasible after it comes into existence prior to December 31.

HSA reporting deadlines

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have unique reporting requirements and deadlines. The table below details the deadlines for filing Forms 1099-SA for distributions and 5498-SA for contributions. Custodians and trustees should review these to ensure accuracy and compliance.

HSA Reporting
Forms and Statements Purpose To the IRS by To HSA Owner by
IRS Form 1099–SA Reports distributions and date-of-death FMV February 28 (paper) March 31 (electronic) January 31
IRS Form 5498–SA Reports contributions and FMV May 31* (June 2, 2025) (on Form 5498) January 31
*If an IRS reporting deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the IRS extends the deadline to the next business day. See the IRS instructions for each report for more detailed information.

CESA reporting deadlines

Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (CESAs) are also subject to reporting deadlines. Key deadlines for filing Forms 1099-Q for distributions and 5498-ESA for contributions are outlined in the table below.

CESA Reporting
Forms and Statements Purpose To the IRS by To Participant by
IRS Form 1099–Q Reports distributions, including transfers February 28 (paper) March 31 (electronic) January 31
IRS Form 5498–ESA Reports contributions, including transfers May 31* (June 2, 2025) April 30
*If an IRS reporting deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the IRS extends the deadline to the next business day. See the IRS instructions for each report for more detailed information.

Conclusion

Adhering to IRS reporting deadlines is an essential responsibility for custodians and trustees of IRAs, HSAs, and CESAs. Meeting these deadlines not only ensures compliance but also allows account owners adequate time to file their tax return. For additional information or clarification on specific requirements, consult IRS guidelines or reach out to a tax professional.

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James Hrycyna Jr.
Senior Specialized Consultant
With more than 20 years of financial services industry experience, James’ has worked with individuals to meet their financial goals and currently works with financial organizations in creating, implementing, and maintaining their tax-advantaged accounts program.
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