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Level 15
Level 15

Deductions & credits

@SreenuPrabhaGMAl , Namaste ji

Having read and agreed  with the res[ponse of my colleague @MaryK4  on how to correctly enter the details of 1099--SA and use TurboTax to file a correct return for this "HSA Distribution",  I would just like  add  the following:

(a) A complete guide to HSA  -- statute section  223 -->  26 U.S. Code § 223 - Health savings accounts | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institut....

(b)  summary position  ---   

                          1. Is it taxable income -- NO  , if you use the distribution for   defraying health related expenses; YES it is taxable  to the extent that it is not used for health costs;

                           2. Is there any surcharge/penalty --- there is an age based  penalty of 20% of unqualified use

                           3.  This money was never taxed but has been expensed by your employer.

 

This is only for context -- please follow the instructions of @MaryK4  for recognizing this  distribution from the trust.