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Version: 2.0

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Get

Use this endpoint to retrieve a 5498-SA submission and its records. Provide the SubmissionId to retrieve the whole submission, optionally narrowing to a specific RecordId.

The response includes the full payer, recipient, and form data as originally submitted — useful for audit trails and displaying return details in your application.

GET form5498sa/get 

Request Body

FieldTypeDescription
SubmissionIdGuidAn unique identifier generated by TaxBandits when a 5498-SA return is created. Mention the Form 5498-SA return's Submission ID that you want to get.
RecordIdGuidAn unique identifier generated by TaxBandits when a 5498-SA return is created. Mention the Form 5498-SA return's Record ID that you want to get.

Response Body

FieldTypeDescription
Form5498Recordsobject[]Contains information about Form 5498-SA returns.
SubmissionManifestobjectSubmissionManifest provides brief information about a particular submission on the whole.
It contains information like
- Submission ID
- Tax Year
- IsScheduleFiling & ScheduleFiling service details
SubmissionIdGuidUnique identifier created by TaxBandits for each submission. Not required when you are creating a return.
TaxYearstringTax year of Form 5498-SA to be filed.
Allowed values

"2025", "2026"

IsScheduleFilingBooleanWhen true, schedule filing services will be provided for Form 5498-SA returns under this submission.
ScheduleFilingobject[]Contains the preferred date to submit the returns to the IRS.
Note: Required only when IsScheduleFiling is True.
EfileDatestringDate of Schedule Filing. Enter the date in the format: MM/DD/YYYY or MM-DD-YYYY
Example: 01/25/2026 or 01-25-2026
ReturnHeaderobjectContains information about the Business details.
BusinessobjectObject to identify the Business Details.
BusinessIdGuidUse the unique Business ID (Generated by TaxBandits) that you received in the response of the Business CREATE Endpoint. If you do not have a Business ID, ignore the field. By giving the Business ID, you do not have to provide all the business information again.
PayerRefstringOptional Your unique identifier for the payer. Can replace BusinessId in future requests.
Size Range: 50
IsDefaultBusinessBooleanWhen set to TRUE, this business will be set as the default across requests that do not specify a business.
TINDetailsobjectTIN information for the business
FormatstringSpecifies how the TIN is passed.
Allowed values

"PLAIN_TIN" — Pass TIN directly.

TINTypestringTIN type of the business.
TINstringThe TIN value according to the Format selected.
IndividualNmobjectRequired when TINType is SSN. Provide individual name fields instead of BusinessNm.
FirstNmstringFirst name of the individual.
MiddleNmstringMiddle name of the individual.
LastNmstringLast name of the individual.
SuffixstringThe suffix of the individual's name.
BusinessNmstringLegal name of the business. Required when TINType is EIN.
NameCtrlstringName control of the business as registered with the IRS.
DBADetailsobject[]DBA (Doing Business As) information. Optional at creation — additional DBAs can be added later via AddDBA.
DBANmstringName of the DBA.
DBARefstringYour unique identifier for this DBA.
DBAIdGUIDTaxBandits-generated DBA identifier. Returned in the response.
IsDefaultDBABooleanWhen TRUE, marks this DBA as the default.
Addressobject[]Address information of DBA
Address1stringStreet address or PO Box.
Address2stringSuite or apartment number.
CitystringDBA's city.
ProvinceOrStateNmstringDBA's province or state name.
ZipcdstringDBA's ZIP code.
CountrystringDBA's 2-character country code.
EmailstringEmail address of the Business
AddressobjectPrimary address of the business
Address1stringStreet address or PO Box of the business.
Address2stringSuite or apartment number of the business.
CitystringCity of the business.
ProvinceOrStateNmstringProvince or state name of the business.
ZipCdstringZIP code of the business.
Countrystring2-character country code of the business.
ContactDetailsobject[]Details of the person the IRS can contact regarding this business.
FirstNmstringFirst name of the contact person.
MiddleNmstringMiddle name of the contact person.
LastNmstringLast name of the contact person.
SuffixstringThe suffix of the contact person.
PhonestringPhone number of the contact person
PhoneExtnstringPhone extension number.
EmailstringEmail address of the contact person.
FaxstringFax number of the contact person.
ReturnDataobject[]Contains information about the recipient details and Form 5498-SA details.
SequenceIdstringA unique reference ID for the submission that can be used to identify a particular record. The Sequence ID will be returned in the Response for your reference.
RecordIdGuidUnique identifier of the 5498-SA record. Use this to retrieve a specific record from the submission.
ReturnManifestobject[]Filing options for this record
IsFederalBooleanFederal Filing for the return will be enabled when the value is True.
Form 5498-SA will be sent directly to the IRS.
IsStateBooleanState Filing for the return will be enabled when the value is True.
Form 5498-SA will be directly filed with the respective recipient states.
Note: State Filing will not be created for the states that do not require State filing.
IsDistributionBooleanWhen TRUE, recipient distribution is enabled (postal mail / online access/email).
DistributionDetailsobject[]Distribution configuration. Required when IsDistribution is TRUE.
DistributionTypestringRecipient copy distribution type.
PostalTypestringPostal service type.
IsForcedBooleanWhen TRUE, TaxBandits does not verify duplicates and will create a new return for the recipient even if it contains the same amount as a previously filed return.
RecipientobjectObject to identify the recipient details.
RecipientIdGuidA unique ID generated by TaxBandits after the return is created and will be returned in the Response. You can use this ID for your future reference to update.
PayeeRefstringOptional Your unique identifier for the recipient. Can replace RecipientId in future requests.
TINDetailsobjectRecipient TIN information.
FormatstringSpecifies how the TIN is passed.
TINTypestringSpecify the TIN type of the recipient.
TINstringThe TIN value, formatted according to the Format field selected.
IndividualNmObjectRequired when TINType is SSN, ITIN, or ATIN. Provide individual name fields instead of BusinessNm.
FirstNmStringThe first name of the individual.
MiddleNmStringThe middle name of the individual.
LastNmStringThe last name of the individual.
SuffixStringThe suffix of the individual's name.
BusinessNmstringLegal name of the recipient business. Required when TINType is EIN.
NameCtrlstringName control of the business as registered with the IRS.
DBADetailsObjectOptional DBA (Doing Business As) information. Optional at creation — additional DBAs can be added later via AddDBA.
DBAIdGUIDTaxBandits-generated DBA identifier. Returned in the response.
DBANmStringName of the DBA.
DBARefStringYour unique identifier for this DBA.
AddressObjectAddress information of DBA
Address1StringStreet address or PO Box.
Address2StringSuite or apartment number.
CityStringDBA's city.
ProvinceOrStateStringDBA's province or state name.
ZipCdStringDBA's ZIP code.
CountryStringDBA's 2-character country code.
DOBStringDate of Birth of the recipient. Format: MM/DD/YYYY
AddressObjectPrimary address of the recipient.
Address1StringStreet address or PO Box of the recipient.
Max 46 characters
Address2StringSuite or apartment number of the recipient.
CityStringCity of the recipient.
ProvinceOrStateStringProvince or state name of the recipient.
ZipCdStringZIP code of the recipient.
CountryString2-character country code of the recipient.
EmailStringEmail address of the recipient.
FaxStringFax number of the recipient.
PhoneStringPhone number of the recipient.
Form5498SADataobjectRecipient's Form 5498SA information.
MSAContribnumberForm 5498SA Box1. Gets employee's or self-employed person's regular contributions to the Archer MSA made in tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
TotalContribnumberForm 5498SA Box2. Gets the total HSA or Archer MSA contributions made in tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
TotalHSAorMSAInSubseqYrnumberForm 5498SA Box3. Gets the total HSA or Archer MSA contributions made in the following year for the specified tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
RolloverContribnumberForm 5498SA Box4. Gets rollover contributions to the HSA or Archer MSA received during the tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
FMVnumberForm 5498SA Box5. Gets the FMV of the account as of December 31 for the specified tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
AccTypestringForm 5498SA Box6. Recipient's account type.
Allowed values:
Allowed values

"HSA", "Archer_MSA", "MA_MSA"

AccountNumstringGets account number of Payer having multiple accounts for a recipient for whom more than one Form 5498SA is filed.
Size Range: 4..20
Request JSON
RequestDescriptionAction
GET
Query Params - Use the SubmissionId alone to get the full submission, or include RecordId to get a specific record.
Request Sample
Form5498SA/get?submissionId=519a84f4-5e56-496a-82f3-1851fdf3d75&recordId=519a84f4-5e56-496a-82f3-1851fdf3d75
Response JSON
ResponseDescriptionAction
200
Success Response - This is a sample response for a successful get request.
Response: 200
{
"Form5498Records": [
{
"SubmissionManifest": {
"SubmissionId": "e50c27b8-631c-45f0-be19-f786fc69ba60",
"TaxYear": "2026",
"IsScheduleFiling": true,
"ScheduleFiling": {
"EfileDate": "01/25/2026"
}
},
"ReturnHeader": {
"Business": {
"PayerRef": "Snow123",
"BusinessId": null,
"IsDefaultBusiness": true,
"TINDetails": {
"Format": "PLAIN_TIN",
"TINType": "EIN",
"TIN": "45-9875461"
},
"IndividualNm": {
"FirstNm": "James",
"MiddleNm": "A",
"LastNm": "Anderson",
"Suffix": "Jr"
},
"BusinessNm": "Snowdaze LLC",
"NameCtrl": "SNOW",
"DBADetails": {
"DBANm": "Iceberg Icecreams",
"DBARef": "DBA1001",
"DBAId": null,
"IsDefaultDBA": true,
"Address": {
"Address1": "123 Main St",
"Address2": "Suite 1001",
"City": "Rock Hill",
"ProvinceOrState": "SC",
"ZipCd": "29730",
"Country": "US"
}
},
"Email": "james@sample.com",
"Address": {
"Address1": "123 Main St",
"Address2": "Suite 1001",
"City": "Rock Hill",
"ProvinceOrState": "SC",
"ZipCd": "29730",
"Country": "US"
},
"ContactDetails": {
"FirstNm": "James",
"MiddleNm": "A",
"LastNm": "Anderson",
"Suffix": "Jr",
"Phone": "8035551234",
"PhoneExtn": "101",
"Email": "contact@snowdaze.com",
"Fax": "8035555678"
}
}
},
"ReturnData": [
{
"SequenceId": "1",
"RecordId": "cfd6fe66-ac9f-49f7-b8a3-2d064abeeb9b",
"IsFederal": true,
"IsDistribution": true,
"DistributionDetails": {
"DistributionType": "POSTAL_MAIL",
"PostalType": "USPS_FIRST_CLASS"
},
"IsForced": false,
"Recipient": {
"PayeeRef": "DAI001",
"TINDetails": {
"Format": "PLAIN_TIN",
"TINType": "EIN",
"TIN": "45-9875461"
},
"IndividualNm": {
"FirstNm": "James",
"MiddleNm": "A",
"LastNm": "Anderson",
"Suffix": "Jr",
"DOB": null
},
"BusinessNm": "Snowdaze LLC",
"NameCtrl": "SNOW",
"DBADetails": {
"DBANm": "Iceberg Icecreams",
"DBARef": "DBA1001",
"Address": {
"Address1": "123 Main St",
"Address2": "Suite 1001",
"City": "Rock Hill",
"ProvinceOrState": "SC",
"ZipCd": "29730",
"Country": "US"
}
},
"Address": {
"Address1": "123 Main St",
"Address2": "Suite 1001",
"City": "Rock Hill",
"ProvinceOrState": "SC",
"ZipCd": "29730",
"Country": "US"
},
"Email": "shawn@sample.com",
"Fax": "6634567890",
"Phone": "9634567890"
},
"Form5498SAData": {
"MSAContrib": 7000,
"TotalContrib": 200,
"TotalHSAorMSAInSubseqYr": 300,
"RolloverContrib": 230,
"FMV": 880,
"AccType": "HSA",
"AccountNum": "2023REC01"
}
}
]
}
],
"Errors": null
}