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“Abstract: Form 5498 is used by trustees and issuers to report contributions to, and the fair market value of, an individual retirement arrangement (IRA). The information on the form will be used by IRS to verify compliance with the reporting rules under regulation section 1.408-5 and to verify that the participant in the IRA has made the contribution for which he or she is taking a deduction.” Please click here for details.
