2019 excess HSA contribution

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Filing as Single. Employer contribution to HSA shown on corrected W-2, as $2000.  I DID NOT enter this amount in any place other than block 12, and yet TT shows an excess contribution of $2000. and add 6% tax for this amount. TT please advise.

[MinhT1 · Accepted solution]

You have to complete the HSA interview (mainly to confirm that you have a HDHP) so that the contribution can be properly categorized.

To access the HSA section of TurboTax, please follow these steps:

1. Open your return and click on Search on the top of your screen.
2. In the Search box, type hsa and click on the magnifying glass icon on the right
3. Click on the link Jump to hsa
4. TurboTax will take you to a section where you can follow the interview on your HSA.