Where do I see the tax benefit of HSA pre-tax contributions? W2 shows Code W in Box 12, but I don't see my tax burden reduced after entering it.

ahmedjehangirkha — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:59:05 GMT

You get the immediate tax benefit by your employer having...

dmertz — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:59:06 GMT

You get the immediate tax benefit by your employer having excluded the code W amount from the taxable amount shown in box 1 of your W-2. You do not get to deduct it again on your tax return. Had you not had some of your pay sent to the HSA, the amount in box 1 of your W-2 would have been higher and the taxable income reported on your tax return would have been higher.

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Where do I see the tax benefit of HSA pre-tax contributions? W2 shows Code W in Box 12, but I don't see my tax burden reduced after entering it.

You get the immediate tax benefit by your employer having...