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What is IRS Form 5498-QA?
If you make a contribution to your account, you will receive IRS Form 5498-QA, which is a tax form that details all of the contributions you made throughout the tax year to your account. This form reports ABLE account contributions, rollovers and direct program-to-program transfers in the prior... Read more
When is IRS form 5498-QA available?

The plan administrator must send the 5498-QA by March 15, so you should receive the form no later than late March following the close of the tax year. You will receive it via mail or electronic delivery based on communications preferences.

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
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?

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.

Where can I change my password or set up multi-factor authentication?
Once you log in, select “Security Center” from the dropdown menu next to your profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen. You can also go to your profile and select the “Open Security Center” button next to Login settings. From here, you can make any changes to your account that have to... Read more
Is there a mobile app for Hawaii ABLE?
If you already have a Hawai’i ABLE account, you can download the Vestwell app for iOS or Android and take your account with you on the go. You can make contributions, withdraw funds, share gifting pages, and more. Download the app today, log in using your Hawai’i ABLE username and password, and... Read more
How will my gift contribution be invested?

Any gift contribution to an Hawai’i ABLE account is invested based on the preferences and choices of the account owner.

How do I make a gift contribution through the mail?
You can make an offline contribution in just a few steps: Download this gifting form (PDF) and fill it out. Print the completed form and put it in an envelope with a check made payable to ABLE for ALL Savings Plan. Mail the form and check to: ABLE for ALL Savings Plan P.O. Box... Read more
What happens when someone sends a gift to my account?
When a gift contribution is finished processing, you’ll receive an email letting you know that someone has contributed to your account. You’ll also be able to see the gift contribution in your online activity feed if you sign into your account. For security purposes, any gift contributions that are... Read more