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Request Params

FieldTypeDescription
SubmissionIdGuidAn unique identifier generated by TaxBandits when a 5498 return is created. Mention the Form 5498 return's Submission ID that you want to Returns.
RecordIdsGuid[]An unique identifier generated by TaxBandits when a 5498 return is created

Request Params

Get with only the SubmissionID

Form5498/Get?SubmissionId=59a736e5-1ded-4859-8fbb-0a9a592051a5

Response Body

FieldTypeDescription
StatusCodenumberReturns the HTTP status codes like 200,300 etc.
StatusNamestringName of the status code
StatusMessagestringDetailed status message
Form5498RecordsobjectContains information about Form 5498 returns.
SubmissionManifestobjectSubmissionManifest provides brief information about a particular submission on the whole.

It contains information like

  • Submission ID
  • Tax Year
  • IsPostal
  • IsFederalFiling
  • IsStateFiling
  • IsOnlineAccess
  • 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 to be filed.
Allowed values: "2022","2023&quot,"2024"
    IsFederalFilingBooleanFederal Filing for the return will be enabled when the value is True. The Form 5498 will be sent directly to the IRS.
    IsStateFilingBooleanState Filing for the return will be enabled when the value is True. Form 5498 forms 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.
    IsPostalBooleanPostal Order will be created when the value is set as True. Once the return is Transmitted, Form 5498 Recipient copies will be postal mailed to the recipient's address via USPS.
Note: Postal Orders for Foreign Address will not be created.
    IsOnlineAccessBooleanOnline Access will be enabled when the value is set as True. Once the return is Transmitted, an email with the link to the secure TaxBandits portal will be sent to the Recipient. The recipient can provide consent and download Form 5498 Recipient copies from the portal.
    IsScheduleFilingBooleanWhen true, schedule filing services will be provided for Form 5498 returns under this submission.
    ScheduleFilingobjectContains preferred date to submit the returns to the IRS. Required only when "IsScheduleFiling" is True.
ReturnHeaderobjectContains information about the Business details.
    BusinessobjectObject to identify the Business Details.
        BusinessIdGuidReturns the unique Business ID for the Business. It can be used in future to refer the same business.
        PayerRefstringAn unique identifier for each payer completing their information. This identifier can be used in future references of the payer in the API.
Size Range: ..50
        BusinessNmstringName of the business
Size Range: ..75
        FirstNmstringFirst Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        MiddleNmstringMiddle Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        LastNmstringLast Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        SuffixstringSuffix of the Individual
Allowed values

"Jr", "Sr", "I", "II", "III", "IV", "V", "VI", "VII"

        IsEINBooleanWhen true, identifies the business with an EIN.
        EINorSSNstringReturns the Employer Identification Number of Business
Size Range: 9
        EmailstringOptional Email address of the Business
Size Range: ..100
        ContactNmstringOptional Name of the person who can be contacted by the IRS
Size Range: ..27
        PhonestringOptional Phone number of the business
Size Range: 10
        PhoneExtnstringOptional Extension of the business phone number
Size Range: ..5
        FaxstringOptional Fax number of the Business
Size Range: 10
        BusinessTypestringOptional Type of business. Optional for W-2/1099 and mandatory for 94X series
Size Range: ..4
Allowed values

"ESTE", "PART", "CORP", "EORG", "SPRO"

        SigningAuthorityobjectOptional Details of the person who is authorized to sign the return
            NamestringOptional Name of the signing authority
Size Range: ..35
            PhonestringOptional Phone number of the signing authority
Size Range: 10
            BusinessMemberTypestringOptional Business title of the signing authority
Size Range: 5..29
Allowed values

"CORPORATESECRETARY", "SECRETARYTREASURER", "PARTNER", "GENERALPARTNER", "LIMITEDPARTNER", "LLCMEMBER", "MANAGINGMEMBER", "MANAGER", "TAXMATTERPARTNER", "PRESIDENT", "VICEPRESIDENT", "CORPORATETREASURER", "TREASURER", "ASSISTANTTREASURER", "CHIEFACCOUNTINGOFFICER", "CHIEFEXECUTIVEOFFICER", "CHIEFFINANCIALOFFICER", "TAXOFFICER", "CHIEFOPERATINGOFFICER", "CORPORATEOFFICER", "EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR", "DIRECTOR", "CHAIRMAN", "EXECUTIVEADMINISTRATOR", "RECEIVER", "PASTOR", "ASSISTANTTORELIGIOUSLEADER", "REVEREND", "PRIEST", "MINISTER", "RABBI", "LEADEROFRELIGIOUSORGANIZATION", "SECRETARY", "DIRECTOROFTAXATION", "DIRECTOROFPERSONNEL", "ADMINISTRATOR", "EXECUTOR", "TRUSTEE", "FIDUCIARY", "OWNER", "SOLEPROPRIETOR", "MEMBER", "SOLEMEMBER"

        KindOfEmployerstringOptional Identifies the kind of employer. Mandatory for W-2 and optional for Form 5498 and 94X series
Allowed values

"FEDERALGOVT", "STATEORLOCAL501C", "NONGOVT501C", "STATEORLOCALNON501C", "NONEAPPLY"

        KindOfPayerstringOptional Identifies the kind of payer. This field is mandatory in W-2 and optional in Form 5498 and 94X series
Allowed values

"REGULAR941", "REGULAR944", "AGRICULTURAL943", "HOUSEHOLD", "MILITARY", "MEDICAREQUALGOVEM", "RAILROADFORMCT1"

        IsBusinessTerminatedBooleanWhen true, identifies the business as terminated.
        IsForeignBooleanWhen true, identifies the business address with a foreign address.
        USAddressobjectIf IsForeign is false, pass US address of the business
            Address1stringEmployer/Payer's US address (street or post office box of that locality)
Size Range: ..46
            Address2stringOptional Employer/Payer's suite or apartment
Size Range: ..46
            CitystringEmployer/Payer's city
Size Range: ..50
            StatestringEmployer/Payer's state code. Refer Static values.
Size Range: 2
Allowed values

"AL", "AK", "AZ", "AR", "CA", "CO", "CT", "DE", "DC", "FL", "GA", "HI", "ID", "IL", "IN", "IA", "KS", "KY", "LA", "ME", "MD", "MA", "MI", "MN", "MS", "MO", "MT", "NE", "NV", "NH", "NJ", "NM", "NY", "NC", "ND", "OH", "OK", "OR", "PA", "RI", "SC", "SD", "TN", "TX", "UT", "VT", "VA", "WA", "WV", "WI", "WY", "AS", "FM", "GU", "MH", "MP", "PW", "PR", "VI", "AA", "AE", "AP"

            ZipCdstringEmployer/Payer's zip code
Size Range: 5..10
        ForeignAddressobjectIf IsForeign is true, pass foreign address of the business
            Address1stringEmployer/Payer's foreign address (street address or post office box of that locality)
Size Range: ..50
            Address2stringOptional Employer/Payer's suite or apartment
Size Range: ..50
            CitystringEmployer/Payer's city
Size Range: ..50
            ProvinceOrStateNmstringEmployer/Payer's province or state name
Size Range: ..50
            CountrystringEmployer/Payer's country
Size Range: 2
Allowed values

"AF", "AX", "AL", "AG", "AQ", "AN", "AO", "AV", "AY", "AC", "AR", "AM", "AA", "AT", "AS", "AU", "AJ", "BF", "BA", "FQ", "BG", "BB", "BO", "BE", "BH", "BN", "BD", "BT", "BL", "BK", "BC", "BV", "BR", "IO", "VI", "BX", "BU", "UV", "BM", "BY", "CB", "CM", "CA", "CV", "CJ", "CT", "CD", "CI", "CH", "KT", "IP", "CK", "CO", "CN", "CF", "CG", "CW", "CR", "CS", "IV", "HR", "CU", "UC", "CY", "EZ", "DA", "DX", "DJ", "DO", "DR", "TT", "EC", "EG", "ES", "EK", "ER", "EN", "ET", "FK", "FO", "FM", "FJ", "FI", "FR", "FP", "FS", "GB", "GA", "GG", "GM", "GH", "GI", "GR", "GL", "GJ", "GQ", "GT", "GK", "GV", "PU", "GY", "HA", "HM", "VT", "HO", "HK", "HQ", "HU", "IC", "IN", "ID", "IR", "IZ", "EI", "IS", "IT", "JM", "JN", "JA", "DQ", "JE", "JQ", "JO", "KZ", "KE", "KQ", "KR", "KN", "KS", "KV", "KU", "KG", "LA", "LG", "LE", "LT", "LI", "LY", "LS", "LH", "LU", "MC", "MK", "MA", "MI", "MY", "MV", "ML", "MT", "IM", "RM", "MR", "MP", "MX", "MQ", "MD", "MN", "MG", "MJ", "MH", "MO", "MZ", "WA", "NR", "BQ", "NP", "NL", "NC", "NZ", "NU", "NG", "NI", "NE", "NF", "CQ", "NO", "MU", "OC", "PK", "PS", "LQ", "PM", "PP", "PF", "PA", "PE", "RP", "PC", "PL", "PO", "RQ", "QA", "RO", "RS", "RW", "TB", "RN", "WS", "SM", "TP", "SA", "SG", "RI", "SE", "SL", "SN", "NN", "LO", "SI", "BP", "SO", "SF", "SX", "OD", "SP", "PG", "CE", "SH", "SC", "ST", "SB", "VC", "SU", "NS", "SV", "WZ", "SW", "SZ", "SY", "TW", "TI", "TZ", "TH", "TO", "TL", "TN", "TD", "TS", "TU", "TX", "TK", "TV", "UG", "UP", "AE", "UK", "UY", "UZ", "NH", "VE", "VM", "VQ", "WQ", "WF", "WI", "YM", "ZA", "ZI"

            PostalCdstringEmployer/Payer's postal code
Size Range: ..16
ReturnDataobject[]Contains information about the recipient details and Form 5498 details.
    RecordIdGuidUnique identifier of a record. Not required when you are creating a return.
    IsPostalBooleanIf this value is set as true, the Postal Mailing service will be opted for the recipient included in the record.

Once the return is transmitted, the 5498 copy will be mailed to the recipient's address via USPS.

Postal Orders for Foreign Address will not be created.

Note: To enable this, you must have set the IsPostal value as True under the submission. You can set this value as False for the other records for which you don’t want this service.
    IsOnlineAccessBooleanIf this value is set as true, the Online Access service will be enabled for the recipient included in the record.

Once the return is transmitted, an email with a link to the secure TaxBandits portal will be sent to the recipient. The recipient can then provide consent and download Form 5498 copy from the portal.

Note: To enable this, you must have set the IsOnlineAccess value as True under the submission. You can set this value as False for the other records for which you don’t want this service.
    SequenceIdstringAn 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.
    RecipientobjectObject to identify the recipient details.
        RecipientIdGuidAn unique identifier generated by TaxBandits for a Recipient when a 5498 return is created. You can use this id for your future reference to Update.
        TINTypestringSpecify the TIN type of the recipient.
Allowed values

"SSN", "EIN", "ITIN", "ATIN", "NA"

        TINstringEnter the nine-digit taxpayer identification number of the Recipient (SSN, ITIN, ATIN, or EIN).
Size Range: 9-11
        PayeeRefstringA unique identifier for each payee completing their information.
        FirstPayeeNmstringEnter the name of the recipient (preferably last name first for an Individual). If more space is required for the name, use the Second Payee Name Field.
        SecondPayeeNmstringOptional If there are multiple recipients (for example, partners, joint owners, or spouses), use this field for those names not associated with the TIN or if not enough space was provided in the First Payee Name, continue the name in this field.
        FirstNmstringFirst Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        MiddleNmstringMiddle Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        LastNmstringLast Name of the Individual
Size Range: ..20
        SuffixstringSuffix of the Individual
Allowed values

"Jr", "Sr", "I", "II", "III", "IV", "V", "VI", "VII"

        USAddressobjectIf IsForeign is false, pass US address of the recipient
            Address1stringRecipient's US address (street address or post office box of that locality)
Size Range: ..46
            Address2stringOptional Recipient's suite or apartment
Size Range: ..46
            CitystringRecipient's city
Size Range: ..50
            StatestringRecipient's state code. Refer Static values.
Size Range: 2
Allowed values

"AL", "AK", "AZ", "AR", "CA", "CO", "CT", "DE", "DC", "FL", "GA", "HI", "ID", "IL", "IN", "IA", "KS", "KY", "LA", "ME", "MD", "MA", "MI", "MN", "MS", "MO", "MT", "NE", "NV", "NH", "NJ", "NM", "NY", "NC", "ND", "OH", "OK", "OR", "PA", "RI", "SC", "SD", "TN", "TX", "UT", "VT", "VA", "WA", "WV", "WI", "WY", "AS", "FM", "GU", "MH", "MP", "PW", "PR", "VI", "AA", "AE", "AP"

            ZipCdstringRecipient's zip code
Size Range: 5..10
        ForeignAddressobjectIf IsForeign is true, pass foreign address of the recipient
            Address1stringRecipient's foreign address (street address or post office box of that locality)
Size Range: ..50
            Address2stringOptional Recipient's suite or apartment
Size Range: ..50
            CitystringRecipient's city.
Size Range: ..50
            ProvinceOrStateNmstringRecipient's Province or State Name.
Size Range: ..50
            CountrystringRecipient's country code. Refer Static values.
Size Range: 2
Allowed values

"AF", "AX", "AL", "AG", "AQ", "AN", "AO", "AV", "AY", "AC", "AR", "AM", "AA", "AT", "AS", "AU", "AJ", "BF", "BA", "FQ", "BG", "BB", "BO", "BE", "BH", "BN", "BD", "BT", "BL", "BK", "BC", "BV", "BR", "IO", "VI", "BX", "BU", "UV", "BM", "BY", "CB", "CM", "CA", "CV", "CJ", "CT", "CD", "CI", "CH", "KT", "IP", "CK", "CO", "CN", "CF", "CG", "CW", "CR", "CS", "IV", "HR", "CU", "UC", "CY", "EZ", "DA", "DX", "DJ", "DO", "DR", "TT", "EC", "EG", "ES", "EK", "ER", "EN", "ET", "FK", "FO", "FM", "FJ", "FI", "FR", "FP", "FS", "GB", "GA", "GG", "GM", "GH", "GI", "GR", "GL", "GJ", "GQ", "GT", "GK", "GV", "PU", "GY", "HA", "HM", "VT", "HO", "HK", "HQ", "HU", "IC", "IN", "ID", "IR", "IZ", "EI", "IS", "IT", "JM", "JN", "JA", "DQ", "JE", "JQ", "JO", "KZ", "KE", "KQ", "KR", "KN", "KS", "KV", "KU", "KG", "LA", "LG", "LE", "LT", "LI", "LY", "LS", "LH", "LU", "MC", "MK", "MA", "MI", "MY", "MV", "ML", "MT", "IM", "RM", "MR", "MP", "MX", "MQ", "MD", "MN", "MG", "MJ", "MH", "MO", "MZ", "WA", "NR", "BQ", "NP", "NL", "NC", "NZ", "NU", "NG", "NI", "NE", "NF", "CQ", "NO", "MU", "OC", "PK", "PS", "LQ", "PM", "PP", "PF", "PA", "PE", "RP", "PC", "PL", "PO", "RQ", "QA", "RO", "RS", "RW", "TB", "RN", "WS", "SM", "TP", "SA", "SG", "RI", "SE", "SL", "SN", "NN", "LO", "SI", "BP", "SO", "SF", "SX", "OD", "SP", "PG", "CE", "SH", "SC", "ST", "SB", "VC", "SU", "NS", "SV", "WZ", "SW", "SZ", "SY", "TW", "TI", "TZ", "TH", "TO", "TL", "TN", "TD", "TS", "TU", "TX", "TK", "TV", "UG", "UP", "AE", "UK", "UY", "UZ", "NH", "VE", "VM", "VQ", "WQ", "WF", "WI", "YM", "ZA", "ZI"

            PostalCdstringRecipient's Postal Code
Size Range: ..16
        EmailstringOptional Recipient's email address.
Size Range: 0..100
        FaxstringOptional Recipient's Fax number.
Size Range: 10
        PhonestringOptional Recipient's Phone Number.
Size Range: 10
    Form5498DataobjectRecipient's Form 5498 information.
        B1IRAContribnumberForm 5498 Box1. Gets contributions to a traditional IRA made in a given tax year
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B2RolloverContribnumberForm 5498 Box2. Gets rollover contributions (or contributions treated as rollovers) to any IRA received during the tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B3RothIRAConversionAmtnumberForm 5498 Box3. Gets the amount converted from a traditional IRA, SEP IRA,or SIMPLE IRA to a Roth IRA during the tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B4RecharacterizedContribnumberForm 5498 Box4. Gets amounts recharacterized plus earnings from one type of IRA to another.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B5FMVofAccountBooleanForm 5498 Box5. Gets the FMV of the account as of December 31 for the specified tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B6LifeInsInB1numberForm 5498 Box6. Gets the amount included in 'B1IRAContrib' allocable to the cost of life insurance (For endowment contracts only).
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B7FilingForstringForm 5498 Box7. Gets the retirement plan type.
Allowed values

"IRA", "SEP", "SIMPLE", "ROTH_IRA"

        B8SEPContribnumberForm 5498 Box8. Gets employer contributions made to a SEP IRA (including salary deferrals under a SARSEP) during tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B9SIMPLEContribnumberForm 5498 Box9. Gets employer contributions, including salary deferrals, made to a SIMPLE IRA during tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B10RothIRAContribnumberForm 5498 Box10. Gets contributions made to a Roth IRA in tax year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B11IsRMDfor2024BooleanForm 5498 Box11. When true, For the year in which the IRA participant reaches age 72, even though the RMD for that year need not be made until April 1 of the following year.
        B12aRMDDatenumberForm 5498 Box12. Gets RMD date if using Form 5498 to report the additional information.
format: MM/DD/YYYY
        B12bRMDAmtnumberForm 5498 Box12b. Gets RMD amount if you are using Form 5498.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B13aLateContribnumberForm 5498 Box13a. Gets amount of any postponed contribution made during the tax year for a previous year.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B13bYearnumberForm 5498 Box13b. Gets the year for which the postponed contribution in box13a was made.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B13cCodenumberForm 5498 Box13c. Gets the reason the participant made the postponed contribution.
Allowed values

"FD", "PL", "EO", "PO","SC"

        B13dPostponeReasonnumberForm 5498 Box13d. Gets the federally declared disaster area, public law number or executive order number under which the postponed contribution is being issued.
Size Range: 0-6
        B14aRepymtnumberForm 5498 Box14a. Gets the amount of any repayment of a qualified reservist distribution, a qualified disaster distribution, or a qualified birth or adoption distribution.
Size Range: 0-9999999999.99
        B14bCodenumberForm 5498 Box14b. Gets “QR” for the repayment of a qualified reservist distribution, “DD” for repayment of a qualified disaster distribution, or “BA” for repayment of a qualified birth or adoption distribution.
        B15aFMVofAssetsnumberForm 5498 Box15a. Gets the FMV of the investments in the IRA.
        B15bCodenumberForm 5498 Box15b. Gets the code for the type(s) of investments held in the IRA for which the FMV is reported in box 15a. A maximum of two codes can be entered in box 15b.
Allowed values

"A", "B", "C", "D","E", "F", "G","H" with "A" to "H" maximum 2 letters"

        AccountNumnumberGets account number of Payer having multiple accounts for a recipient for whom more than one Form 5498 is filed.
Size Range: 4..20
Errorsobject[]Shows detailed error information
    IdstringReturns the validation error Id
    NamestringName of the validation error
    MessagestringDescription of the validation error

Response JSON

Success Response - This is a sample response for successful API requests.

{
"StatusCode": 200,
"StatusName": "Ok",
"StatusMessage": "Successful API call",
"Form5498Records": {
"SubmissionManiFest": {
"SubmissionId": "f14cf437-c3a3-4413-8ea6-bea04613ffbf",
"TaxYear": "2024",
"IsFederalFiling": true,
"IsStateFiling": null,
"IsPostal": true,
"IsOnlineAccess": true,
"IsScheduleFiling": false,
"ScheduleFiling": null
},
"ReturnHeader": {
"Business": {
"BusinessId": "6c1f489f-7f6f-4853-a269-b6149ff2f4f4",
"PayerRef": null,
"BusinessNm": null,
"FirstNm": "James",
"MiddleNm": null,
"LastNm": "Smith",
"Suffix": null,
"TradeNm": "Icecream Iceberg",
"IsEIN": false,
"EINorSSN": "804-66-3137",
"Email": "james@sample.com",
"ContactNm": "James Smith",
"Phone": "(998) 655-4045",
"PhoneExtn": "32154",
"Fax": "(858) 812-5864",
"BusinessType": "ESTE",
"SigningAuthority": {
"Name": "Gamora",
"Phone": "(962) 777-6807",
"BusinessMemberType": "ADMINISTRATOR"
},
"KindOfEmployer": "FEDERALGOVT",
"KindOfPayer": "REGULAR941",
"IsBusinessTerminated": false,
"IsForeign": false,
"USAddress": {
"Address1": "3521 AIRPORT WAY",
"Address2": "UNIT 9",
"City": "AK",
"State": "AK",
"ZipCd": "99709"
},
"ForeignAddress": null,
"ACADetails": null
}
},
"ReturnData": [
{
"RecordId": "b95e4183-bf8d-4812-a808-199823ced336",
"SequenceId": "1",
"IsPostal": false,
"IsOnlineAccess": true,
"Recipient": {
"RecipientId": "eff36c38-4592-427a-8405-dfa187cde82e",
"TINType": "SSN",
"TIN": "141-26-4749",
"PayeeRef": "Payee001",
"FirstPayeeNm": null,
"SecondPayeeNm": null,
"FirstNm": "Shawn",
"LastNm": "Willams",
"MiddleNm": null,
"Suffix": null,
"IsForeign": true,
"USAddress": null,
"ForeignAddress": {
"Address1": "SECOT 34",
"Address2": "4TH AVENUE",
"City": "ONTARIO",
"ProvinceOrStateNm": "ONTARO",
"Country": "CA",
"PostalCd": "DAS 858"
},
"Email": "shawn@sample.com",
"Fax": "(573) 861-7739",
"Phone": "(457) 339-0118"
},
"Form5498Data": {
"B1IRAContrib": "4990.00",
"B2RolloverContrib": "350.00",
"B3RothIRAConversionAmt": "4000.00",
"B4RecharacterizedContrib": "500.00",
"B5FMVofAccount": "950.00",
"B6LifeInsInB1": "750.00",
"B7FilingFor": "IRA",
"B8SEPContrib": "5000.00",
"B9SIMPLEContrib": "650.00",
"B10RothIRAContrib": "480.00",
"B11IsRMDfor2024": false,
"B12aRMDDate": "11/12/2023",
"B12bRMDAmt": "650.00",
"B13aLateContrib": "850.00",
"B13bYear": "2023",
"B13cCode": "FD",
"B13dPostponeReason": "B675OP",
"B14aRepymt": "150.00",
"B14bCode": "QR",
"B15aFMVofAssets": "980.00",
"B15bCode": "BH",
"AccountNum": "654987"
}
}
]
},
"Errors": null
}