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The document provides detailed instructions for completing Form 8889 related to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for the tax year 2020. It outlines eligibility requirements, contribution limits, qualified medical expenses, and the implications of failing to maintain eligibility during the testing period. Key updates include changes from the CARES Act regarding reimbursable medical expenses and telehealth services. The document also explains how to report contributions, distributions, and any excess contributions or taxes owed.

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Begin by entering your name and Social Security Number (SSN) as shown on your tax return. If married and filing jointly, complete a separate Form 8889 for each spouse.
In Part I, report your HSA contributions. Follow the instructions to determine the maximum contribution based on your coverage type—self-only or family—and include any employer contributions.
Proceed to Part II to report distributions from your HSA. Ensure you only include amounts used for qualified medical expenses incurred after establishing your HSA.
Finally, complete Part III if you failed to maintain eligible individual status during the testing period. This section will help you calculate any additional income and taxes owed.

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How do I report HSA contributions on my tax return TurboTax?

Enter your own HSA contribution as a personal HSA contribution in the 1099-SA, HSA, MSA section of TurboTax. The contribution will appear on Form 8889 line 2 and the deduction will appear on Form 1040 line 25.

Do I have to report my HSA on my tax return?

Yes, there are specific forms you will receive to properly complete your income tax return if you have an HSA.

How do I report my HSA contributions on my tax return?

File Form 8889 to: Report health savings account (HSA) contributions (including those made on your behalf and employer contributions).

What happens if I dont file form 8889?

Put simply, the IRS uses Form 8889 for HSA reporting. If you hold an HSA account (or are the beneficiary of a deceased HSA holder), youre required to attach Form 8889 to your Form 1040 when filing your personal income tax or information return. If you fail to do so, youll be unable to deduct your HSA contributions.

Do HSA contributions reduce your taxable income?

All contributions to your HSA are tax-deducible, or if made through payroll deductions, are pre-tax which lowers your overall taxable income. Your contributions may be 100 percent tax-deductible, meaning contributions can be deducted from your gross income.

Who has to file IRS form 8889?

You must always file a Form 8889 in any year you or an employer contributes money to your HSA or you make withdrawals from the account. The deduction you calculate on Form 8889 is taken on the first page of your income tax return.

Why is TurboTax asking me for 8889 T?

This is caused by the fact that TurboTax does not acknowledge that an HSA could exist without a high deductible plan. Hence it will insist on you filling out a form 8889, even though there is nothing to put on it. When you try to not fill in the radio buttons on 8889, TurboTax will not let you e-file.

Where are HSA contributions deducted on a tax return?

Use the amounts on Form 5498-SA to help calculate it. Report your deduction on Form 8889. Then, include that amount on line 13 of Schedule 1, Part II of your Form 1040 when filing your taxes.

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