Yes, you may have indicated the HSA contributions were for yourself and not your wife. A Form 8889 is completed for each spouse as noted from the instructions for Form 8889..
- Complete a separate Form 8889 for each spouse. Combine the amounts on line 13 of both Forms 8889 and enter this amount on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 12. Be sure to attach both Forms 8889 to your paper tax return.
Enrolled in Medicare. Beginning with the first month you are enrolled in Medicare, your contribution limit is zero. This rule applies to periods of retroactive Medicare coverage. So, if you delayed applying for Medicare and later your enrollment is backdated, any contributions to your HSA made during the period of retroactive coverage are considered excess. (From IRS Publication 969)
To amend your return in TurboTax use the links below.
You must remove any amounts in excess before May 17th.
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