Deductions & credits

What has prompted this inquiry as much as anything it the Federal review.  It appears that the previous year's excess contributions are being treated as a 2023 contribution to the HSA account in form 8889.  Part 1, Question 1 asks who was covered under a HDHP during 2023, Self Only or Family.  No one was, the HDHP plan ended upon my wife's retirement 3 years ago.  This is the loop that I cannot escape.