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Form 1099-Q: An Overview, and Deadline to file for 2024 Tax Year
Form 1099-Q is filed by the administrators or trustees of 529 Plans (college savings plans established by a state or eligible educational institution) and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts to report distributions made to the beneficiary. The beneficiary may be the student, the account owner, or a custodian.
As an Administrator of 529 Plans and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, you are required to file Form 1099-Q with the IRS and provide recipient copies before the deadlines. The filing and recipient deadlines for Form 1099-Q differ, as outlined below.
| Filing Method | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Recipient Copy Distribution | January 31, 2025 |
| IRS E-filing | March 31, 2025 |
What Information is Required to File Form 1099-Q?
- 1. Payer Details: Name, TIN, and Address
- 2. Recipient Details: Name, TIN, and Address, Account number
- 3. Distribution Details:
- Gross Distribution
- Earnings
- Basis
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Select the Form 1099-Q, choose the appropriate tax year and proceed. With TaxBandits you can file your Form 1099-Q for current and previous tax years.
Enter the required information on the Form 1099-Q either manually or bulk upload through custom CSV templates.
Review the information entered on the Form 1099-Q and make necessary changes if needed.
After reviewing the form, transmit the completed Form 1099-Q to the IRS.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Form 1099-Q Reporting
What is an IRS 1099-Q Form?
Form 1099-Q is used to report distributions made from Coverdell Education Savings Plans (ESA) and 529 plans. These are also referred to as qualified education programs. The beneficiary receiving distributions from these accounts must be given a copy of Form 1099-Q so that they can report any taxable amounts on their own personal income tax returns.
Who is required to File Form 1099-Q?
The trustee (payer) that manages the Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) or 529 plan, is required to complete 1099-Q Tax Form to report detailed information about the account distributions made during the year. They must also provide a copy of Form 1099-Q to the account beneficiary (recipient).
Want to know how to complete Form 1099-Q? Here are the step-by-step instructions for filing Form 1099-Q.
When is the deadline to file Form 1099-Q?
- For the 2024 tax year, the due date to electronically file Form 1099-Q is March 31, 2025.
- If you file the 1099-Q Form by paper, the due date is February 28, 2025.
- The due date to distribute the recipient copy is January 31, 2025.
If the deadline falls over a weekend or on a federal holiday, the deadline automatically becomes the next business day.
What are the penalties for not filing Form 1099-Q?
There are potential 1099-Q penalties for filing late. Much like other IRS Information Returns, the IRS could charge penalties ranging from $60-$310 per form. This will depend on how late the form is filed and if the Trustee (payer) neglects to file altogether.
