TT fills out Form 8889 incorrectly - it doesn't make the appropriate form entry for those over 55 who can contribute more. I have deleted and reentered info but not a fix

[BillM223]

As you are probably aware, we in the Community cannot see your private tax data. Could you tell us which line you think is incorrect and how it is incorrect?

I will note that the way that the IRS instructions work for the $1,000 "bump" is different between those with HDHP Self-only coverage and those with Family Coverage, thus, a common misunderstanding is to assume that they work the same way.

Another common misunderstanding is that the $1,000 is pro-rated based on the number of months you are 55 and over in the first year. Thus, if your HDHP coverage starts July 1, 2022, then the "bump" for 2022 is $500 (i.e., $1,000 times 6 divided by 12).

If you still have questions, please come back with more details and help us help you.

[JG2222]

Thank you for responding and offer of assistance.

 I updated my TT software (Mac OS) and redid the form via the interview and the problem, an incorrect entry on Part A line 3 has corrected itself upon reopening and is now consistent with the easy steo interview calculation and my calculations on a downloaded IRS form 8889.

I have had trouble with form 8889 during this tax season, this is the second glitch, but it seems to be correct right now. The problem was that the entry on Part A line 3 did not have the amount calculated by the TT interview and reflected the increased contribution limit of $4650 for those over 55 and instead had the worksheet calculation, which was for those under 55 ($3650).