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The explanation for line 13 on IRS Form 8889 Health Savings Accounts says:
Enter the smaller of line 2 or line 12 here and on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), Part II, line 13.
Line 2 reports the amount paid personally made (not through your employer) at the screen Let's enter your HSA contributions, that amount is reported at the page Federal / Deductions & Credits / Your tax breaks.
Line 12 reports the annual amount allowed for an HSA contribution minus the amount of employer contributions reported on your W-2.
What values are you reporting on line 2, line 12 and line 13?
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March 7, 2022
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