ABLE Account Contribution Information and Distributions Forms Comment Request
Summary
The IRS is requesting comments on Forms 5498-QA and 1099-QA under the Paperwork Reduction Act. These forms relate to ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts used by individuals with disabilities to save for qualified expenses tax-free. Comments are due June 5, 2026.
What changed
The IRS is seeking public comment on information collection requirements related to ABLE Account Contribution Information (Form 5498-QA) and Distributions from ABLE Accounts (Form 1099-QA). These forms support reporting of contributions and distributions from tax-advantaged savings accounts established under the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 for eligible individuals with disabilities. Comments are due June 5, 2026. Regulated entities should review the draft forms and submit comments addressing the necessity of the collection, estimated burden, and ways to minimize burden.
What to do next
- Submit written comments to IRS by June 5, 2026
- Include OMB Control No. 1545-2262 in comments
- Review draft forms at irs.gov/draft-tax-forms
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Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Forms 5498-QA and 1099-QA
A Notice by the Internal Revenue Service on 04/06/2026
This document has a comment period that ends in 62 days.
(06/05/2026) View Comment InstructionsPDF
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Internal Revenue Service
AGENCY:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
ACTION:
Notice of information collection; request for comments.
SUMMARY:
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
DATES:
Written comments should be received on or before June 5, 2026 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES:
Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to pra.comments@irs.gov. Include “OMB Control No. 1545-2262” in the subject line of the message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
View the latest drafts of the tax forms related to the information collection listed in this notice at https://www.irs.gov/draft-tax-forms. Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke, 202-317-3009.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The IRS, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the IRS assess the impact and minimize the burden of its information collection requirements. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record, and viewable on relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
Title: ABLE Account Contribution Information; Distributions from ABLE Accounts.
OMB Control Number: 1545-2262.
Form Number: 5498-QA; 1099-QA.
Abstract: The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 allows states to create tax-advantaged savings programs for eligible people with disabilities (designated beneficiaries). Funds from these ABLE accounts can help designated beneficiaries pay for qualified expenses. Form 5498-QA is used by the qualified ABLE program to report contributions and rollovers to an ABLE account, as well as the fair market value of the account. Form 1099-QA is used by the qualified ABLE program to report distributions from an ABLE account.
Current Actions: Form 5498-QA is being revised to capture amounts rolled over from a Trump account to an ABLE account.
Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Number of Responses: 20,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 11 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,600.
Dated: April 2, 2026.
LaNita Van Dyke,
Tax Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2026-06611 Filed 4-3-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4831-GV-P
Published Document: 2026-06611 (91 FR 17333)
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