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Returning Member
posted Jul 9, 2020 7:02:36 PM

Deduct Contribution made in 2019 for 2018 on deadline

I made an additional HSA contribution for 2018 to my maximum allowed on April 15, 2019. I was not able to deduct this amount in my 2018 return. Can I still deduct this amount in my 2019 return? How? 

 

Thanks!

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Level 15
Jul 9, 2020 7:09:44 PM

An HSA contribution for 2018 would have to be deducted on the 2018 return even if made in 2019 for 2018. 

Returning Member
Jul 9, 2020 7:22:36 PM

Thanks for the response.  If i should have declared that in 2018  return but missed it,   is there no way i can use that amount to claim for deduction ever? 

Returning Member
Jul 9, 2020 8:24:55 PM

Can i amend my 2018 ax return using Form 1040X to deduct the additional amount contributed on 2019 for 2018 HSA ?  I have not used it before but based on the description i read i might be able to use 1040X.

Level 15
Jul 9, 2020 8:29:21 PM

Exactly. Amend your 2018 return.