BillM223
Employee Tax Expert

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You cannot tell just from looking at the W-2 that the HSA amount was removed from Wages in boxes 1, 3, and 5. The code W amount is the only notice on the W-2. Note that it does not matter which box 12 it is in - 12a, 12b, 12c, or 12d - it is the letter code that identifies the meaning of the dollar amount.

 

Having said that, do NOT ask your employer to change the W-2, it is correct. 

 

The $8,300 limit is correct if the owner of the HSA (you or your spouse) is 55 or older.

 

Your wife not working is no problem.

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