https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/do-i-have-to-include-my-health-savings-account-information-when-completing-my-taxes-using-the/01/661694#M28974 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:37:31 GMT islandman71 2019-06-06T09:37:31Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/do-i-have-to-include-my-health-savings-account-information-when-completing-my-taxes-using-the/01/661694#M28974 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:37:31 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/do-i-have-to-include-my-health-savings-account-information-when-completing-my-taxes-using-the/01/661694#M28974 islandman71 2019-06-06T09:37:31Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/the-irs-requires-you-to-file-form-8889-for-the-health-sa/01/661708#M28976 The IRS requires you to file form 8889 (for the Health Savings Account) if you:<P> </P><UL> <LI><B>made a contribution in 2016,</B></LI> <LI><B>took a distribution in 2016, or</B></LI> <LI><B>inherited the HSA during 2016</B></LI> </UL> <P>If none of these apply, then you do not need to file the 8889 for 2016.</P> <P>But if there is a code <B>"W" in box 12 on your W-2</B>, then you or your employer made contributions to your HSA, and reporting the HSA on form 8889 is required.</P><P>And if you received a 1099-SA, that means that you used funds from the HSA and are required to file the form 8889.</P><P>If you have contributions to the HSA or distributions from the HSA and you do not have the 8889 on your return, then <B>your contributions and/or distributions are considered taxable</B>.<BR /></P><P>In this case, expect a letter from the IRS asking you to send the form and possibly being assessed additional taxes, penalties, and interest.<BR /></P><P></P> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:37:33 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/the-irs-requires-you-to-file-form-8889-for-the-health-sa/01/661708#M28976 BMcCalpin 2019-06-06T09:37:33Z