Below is a list of tax forms that will be mailed to certain shareholders of Lord Abbett funds during the year. Depending on the type of account you hold, the fund(s) that you hold, your residence, the transactions made during the calendar year, and other account specific factors, you may receive one or more of the following tax forms.
IRS Forms
Purpose
Mailing Due Date
1099-DIV
Dividends and Distributions
Reflects all distributions you received during the year from mutual fund investments. Distributions are categorized by their tax character. This includes taxable dividends, tax-exempt dividends, capital gains distributions, and nontaxable distributions.
Early February
1099-B
Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions
Reports information on sales, redemptions or transfers between funds including cost basis were applicable. You will need this form to determine your capital gains or losses.
Early February
1099-Q
Payments from Qualified Education Programs
Reports distributions from your Educational Savings Account (ESA).
Early February
1099-R
Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, etc.
Reports total retirement distributions along with any withholding tax.
Early February
1042-S
Foreign Person's U.S. Source of Income Subject to Withholding
Reports all distributions and withholding amounts made to nonresident shareholders.
Mid-March
5498-ESA
Coverdell ESA Contribution Information
Reports contributions, including rollover contributions, into a Coverdell ESA.
Late April
5498
IRA Contribution Information
Reports contribution information, including rollover contributions, into any IRA, SEP, and SIMPLE plans.
Late May