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- What do I need to do with my IRS Form 5498-QA form?
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Keep this form in your records for future reference. You're not required to file it with your tax return.
- How can I connect a bank account?
- Log in to your account, go to the “Settings” tab and click on the “Add a new bank” button. Follow the steps to link a new bank account by connecting via Plaid or manually adding an account. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to withdraw money to a newly added bank account immediately. There is a... Read more
- Can I connect more than one bank account or type of account?
- Yes, you can connect more than one bank account as well as multiple types of bank accounts. Each account and type will need to be connected individually, but you can have both savings and checking accounts linked to your account at one time. The Account Owner/Custodian or Beneficiary must own the... Read more
- Is the ABLE account considered part of the estate after the death of a beneficiary?
- Yes. As part of the estate, funds in the ABLE account are subject to federal estate tax. After the death of the beneficiary, the remaining funds will be taxed and can be used to pay any outstanding qualified disability expenses of the decedent and any State claim under section 529A(f) before they... Read more
- What is a successor designated beneficiary?
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A successor for an ABLE account must be a sibling, step-sibling, or half-sibling of the Account Owner and must also qualify for an ABLE account. A successor must be added to the account before the death of the beneficiary.
- Could saving for retirement impact my benefits?
- The short answer is, yes. Oregon workers may choose to invest in both an ABLE savings account and a separate retirement savings account, but ABLE accounts were designed to have unique protections not found with other types of savings and investment accounts. The money saved in an ABLE account is... Read more
- How do I make a gift contribution online?
- To contribute online, first make sure the recipient has set up their gifting page. Then, use their gifting page link to fill out the form fields as directed — it’s just the usual stuff, like your name, address, the amount you want to contribute, the payment method you would like to use, and the... Read more
- Who can send me gifts?
- Once you’ve set up your gifting page, anyone who has a link to it can contribute towards your goal. You can also give friends and family a Gift Form if they’d like to mail a check contribution. Keep in mind that gift contributions count toward your yearly contribution limit. So, if you’ve already... Read more
- How do I set up my gifting page?
- To create a gifting page: Sign in: Click the gifting link on your account overview page. Choose what people see: Select whether or not you want to share the progress you’ve made toward your gifting limit. Review & Publish: Get a preview of what it will look like when someone visits your gifting... Read more
- How does the account work?
- Everything can be managed online. The money can be saved in a cash option and/or invested in one of the three investment options offered: ABLE Conservative, ABLE Moderate, and ABLE Aggressive. These choices are made during the account setup. By law, you can make investment changes on your account... Read more
