Deductions & credits

Thank you for the additional 'sidebar' warnings and recommendations!

I certainly learn more from the discussions,  topics which never cross my mind until this stage in my life.

I am not expecting anything from my employer relating to Salary Deferral or my wife's own HSA.

I would be happy if she can contribute to her HSA via her IRA money, own salary or savings, as long as our joint return get  a HSA deduction, as I do not qualify for my own HSA. 

I will ask and ensure that the plan managing bank recognizes that her share and money is separate from the plan premium, and stay within the rules as much as I am learning about.