Instructions for Filer
If you file the paper single statement, it must contain each
homeowner's name and federal identification number, and
General instructions for this form are provided in the 2015 General
corresponding reportable amounts in boxes 1, 2, and 3 for each
Instructions for Certain Information Returns. To order instructions and
homeowner.
additional forms, visit IRS.gov or call 1-800-TAX-FORM
Due dates. Furnish Copy B of this form or the statement to the
(1-800-829-3676).
recipient homeowner by February 1, 2016. File Copy A of this form or
This form is used to provide information to the IRS and to
the single paper statement with the IRS by February 29, 2016. You
homeowners regarding mortgage payments made by the homeowners
may request an extension of time for filing Copy A or the paper single
and mortgage assistance payments made with funds allocated from
statement in lieu of Copy A with the IRS by filing Form 8809,
the Housing Finance Agency Innovation Fund for the Hardest Hit
Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns, available
Housing Markets (HFA Hardest Hit Fund) or the Emergency
at
Homeowners' Loan Program.
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Form 1098-MA may not be filed electronically with the IRS.
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Furnish to homeowner. Furnish Copy B of this form or a statement in
Form 1098-MA is not scanned during processing at the
lieu of Copy B to each recipient homeowner. If you furnish a statement
IRS. Therefore, you may file Copy A that you print from
to each recipient homeowner in lieu of Copy B, it must contain that
IRS.gov.
CAUTION
homeowner's name and federal identification number, and the
Need help? If you have questions about reporting on Form 1098-MA,
corresponding reportable amounts in boxes 1, 2, and 3 for that
homeowner.
call the information reporting customer service site toll free at
1-866-455-7438 or 304-263-8700 (not toll free). Persons with a
File with IRS. File Copy A or a paper single statement in lieu of Copy
hearing or speech disability with access to TTY/TDD equipment can
A with the IRS at the following address.
call 304-579-4827 (not toll free).
Department of Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Center
Stop 6728AUSC
Austin, TX 73301