Where exactly do I enter the amount in 12 W?

[Lisa995]

In the W2 entry screen in Box 12.  You don't enter it again anywhere else.

[karensdal]

Thank you.  Is the same amount suppose to show up on line 9 on form 8889?

[dmertz]

Yes, usually.  However, it's uncommon, but amounts reported with code W sometimes include amounts contributed for the prior year which should have already been reported on the prior year's Form 8889.  Your employer would/should have told you if any portion was a prior-year contribution.

[karensdal]

Thank You.  For 2016 Line 2 on the 8889 form is 0 however line 9 is completed.  Do I need to correct 2016?

[dmertz]

You haven't mentioned anything that would require filing an amended tax return.  Without a reason to believe that the 2017 code W amount represents contributions for any year other than 2017, the entire amount should appear on line 9 of your 2017 Form 8889.

[karensdal]

Thank you very much

[IreneS · Accepted solution]

Enter the amount in Box 12.  W is the code (employer contribution to Health Savings Account), which you enter in the box next to the amount.