@jessica293 wrote:
It is not listed in Box 14. It is definitely an HSA. When I look at old pay stubs, it is listed as a pre-tax deduction. And, when I do the math, I can see that the amount I contributed was deducted from my taxable wages on the W2. It just isn't listed anywhere on the W2. Does this mean I should not input the amount of my contributions in "Any contributions you personally made." on the page that says "Let's enter your HSA contributions"?
Correct, do not enter them as personal contributions. You already got the benefit of reduced taxes (because your taxable income is reduced) so you don't get a separate deduction. You also need a corrected W-2 from your employer.
If you do not get a corrected W-2, then in the future, when the HSA contributions reported on your tax return don't match the contributions reported on form 5498, the IRS may send a letter. You will want to be able to explain the situation to them. So you may want to keep any pay stubs that show the salary reduction, a copy of a salary reduction agreement, if you have one, and a copy of your letter to your employer asking for a corrected W-2. (Other employees are probably in the same situation.)
