I made a 2020 Roth contribution in 2021 after I filed my taxes for 2020. I received a 5498 in July. Do I need to amend my 2020 taxes to report this?

This was a brand new Roth IRA that I opened in May 2021.

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No. The 5498 is information only and does not go on a tax return. Roth contributions are not reportable on a tax return.

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As long as you opened the account by 5/17 then there is nothing you need to do UNLESS the contribution makes you eligible for the "Saver's Credit" form 8880. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8880.pdf