M1’s Guide to Tax Season

Access your important documents, check key dates, and breeze through tax season stress-free.

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The federal government taxes investment income (such as interest and dividends) and realized capital gains. M1 uses built-in tax efficiency to help reduce the amount owed on taxes automatically, but you’ll still need to file a few forms with the rest of your taxes by April 15, 2025 in accordance with the IRS tax code. 

Important dates

Here’s a look ahead at your tax season schedule. As an M1 client, you may receive multiple documents from this list or none at all—depending on the type(s) of account(s) you have.  
 
Keep in mind, these dates are subject to change based on IRS guidance. We’ll continue to update this page with the most current information. 

This form is used to report interest paid to you via your M1 High-Yield Savings Account. M1 High-Yield Cash Account holders will receive a consolidated 1099 on February 15, 2025.

Who will receive a 1099-INT:  
Clients who have earned $10 or more in interest. 

Where to find it: 
A 1099-INT will be made available in the documents tab if you have an applicable M1 account.

This form is used to report distributions from Traditional, Roth, SEP and Beneficiary IRAs.  

Who will receive a 1099-R:  
Clients who made a withdrawal from an IRA account during the previous calendar year will receive a 1099-R. IRA conversions will also generate a 1099-R. Email notifications will be sent from reply@email.m1finance.com and taxnotification@apexfintechdocuments.com once this document is available. 
 

Where to find it: 
A 1099-R will be made available in the documents tab if you have an applicable M1 account. 

 
Note:
Our clearing firm, Apex Clearing, may issue a revised 1099-R. If you receive a revised tax document after you file your taxes, please consult a qualified tax professional with any questions.

This form is used to report any earnings and losses in a taxable account, such as capital gains and losses, dividends, or miscellaneous payments received in your account.  

Who will receive a consolidated 1099 on this date:  
Clients with trust, custodial, LLC and individual or joint accounts with holdings that do not have income reclassification who sold securities or received more than $10 in dividends in a taxable account. Email notifications will be sent from reply@email.m1finance.com and taxnotification@apexfintechdocuments.com once this document is available. 

Where to find it: 

A Consolidated 1099 will be made available in the documents tab if you have an applicable M1 account. 
 

Note: You may be issued a revised Consolidated 1099. If you receive one or more revised tax documents after you file your taxes, please consult a qualified tax professional with any questions. If you are a resident of Puerto Rico or hold any Puerto Rico securities, you will receive your 480.6 forms on February 28, 2025.  

This form is used to report any earnings and losses in a taxable account, such as capital gains and losses, dividends, or miscellaneous payments received in your account. 

Who will receive a consolidated 1099:  
Clients with an individual or joint account with holdings that do have income reclassification who sold securities or received more than $10 in dividends in a taxable account. Email notifications will be sent from reply@email.m1finance.com and taxnotification@apexfintechdocuments.com once this document is available.  

Where to find it: 

A Consolidated 1099 will be made available in the documents tab if you have an applicable M1 account.
 

Note: You may be issued a revised Consolidated 1099. If you receive one or more revised tax documents after you file your taxes, please consult a qualified tax professional with any questions.

Please submit any requests here by April 1 to allow processing time prior to the April 15 tax deadline.  

Prior year IRA recharacterizations processed between April 15 and the extended tax deadline may result in needing to file an amended tax return. 

Tax filing deadline and the last day to contribute to a 2024 IRA.

This form is used to report all contributions made to an IRA during the year. Because you can make a 2024 contribution to your IRA until April 15, 2025, your 5498 may be generated after the tax filing deadline.  

This form will be sent to the IRS directly by our clearing firm and isn’t required to file your taxes. 

Who will receive a 5498:  
Clients who contributed to an IRA or rollover into an IRA will receive a 5498. IRA conversions will also generate a 5498. 

Where to find it: 
There’s no action you need to take regarding your 5498, but you’ll be able to access a copy in the documents tab if you have an applicable M1 account.

How to find your docs

Ready to get your important documents squared away? Here’s where to access them. Keep in mind: not every M1 client will receive tax documents. The documents you will receive depend on the type of M1 account(s) you have.

On web:

1. Log into your M1 account.
2. Click your name at the top left.
3. Click the ‘Documents’ tab and select ‘Tax Forms’.
4. Once that is selected, you will see the tax form(s) if they were generated for your account(s).

What’s new:

  • M1 High-Yield Cash Accounts will appear on your Consolidated 1099
  • If you have multiple individual brokerage accounts, you will receive one Consolidated 1099 combining your activity for these accounts

Maxing out your IRA

The deadline to max out your 2024 IRA is Monday, April 15, 2025 (Tax Day). For our most complete information about filing taxes for your IRA, check out our guide to tax season for your IRA. 

If you would like to change the contribution year on an IRA deposit, please contact our Client Success team.

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Filing your taxes online?

You’re in luck: M1 integrates directly with TurboTax to make filing your taxes easier than ever. 

Keep in mind, if you benefited from a M1 High-Yield Savings Account this year, you will need to manually upload any 1099-INT or 1099-MISC documents that come your way.

File with TurboTax

We’re here to help

M1 is not a tax advisor, but we can help you understand your options and take action.

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