Form 8889

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January 28, 2026
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Line 14 Smart Worksheet Line F..... Turbo Tax indicates it is an error that has to be corrected if I do not enter an amount greater than Line G. What amount should it be? Every amount I enter adds line F and G together on the IRS schedule, Line 14A, which is an error. HELP!

Best answer by BillM223

Distribution code 4 or 6 was not indicated, Distribution Code 1 was. The problem is that the distribution amount keeps showing up in this Worksheet. In going back to the interview, I keep changing an answer to one of the question, but it continues to pop up again. The question is : Does this situation apply to you? There are several items listed. One of the items is that the HSA was inherited. It indicates I responded Yes to this question. I did not. I keep removing this, but it just pops up again. It won't go away!

It seems I misunderstood you.

If you made only a distribution, all for qualified medical expenses, then you would not have entries on either line 14F or 14G. That's because the distribution would be found only on 14A (gross distributions) and 14D (Subtract lines 14B and 14C from 14A).

I just saw your latest post, and indeed it seems you have a "normal" HSA distribution, so only lines 14A and 14D should have entries.

You now may be describing a "stuck" value, that is a value (the HSA was inherited when it was not) that won't go away even when you make other

In this case, I recommend an HSA reset, that is, a process to remove all HSA data (including any stuck values), so that you can start afresh.

Just remove all HSA data as shown below.

HSA RESET

***Reset***

1. make a copy of your W-2(s) (if you don't have the paper copies)

2. delete your W-2(s) (use the garbage can icon next to the W-2(s) on the Income screen)

*** Desktop/Windows***

3. go to View (at the top), and choose Forms

4. select the desired form (1099-SA (if one), 8889-T, and 8889-S (if one)). Note the Delete Form button at the bottom of the screen.

*** Online ***

3. go to Tax Tools (on the left), and navigate to Tools->Delete a form

4. delete form(s) 1099-SA (if one), 8889-T, and 8889-S (if one)

5. go back and re-add your W-2(s), preferably adding them manually

6. go back and redo the entire HSA interview (including adding any 1099-SA back in)....

BillM223

Level 15

Line 14F is the amount of money that was taken out of the HSA to pay for the deceased's medical expenses within one year of death.

Line 14G is the value of the HSA on December 31, 2025.

Both of these numbers are entered on the same screen after you indicate that the HSA is inherited.

Is it possible that you find that you are unable to change one of these numbers, when you make changes in the HSA interview on the numbers dealing with an inherited HSA?

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jsteagerAuthor

Level 2

My question had nothing to do with a deceased person. Sorry if I wasn't clear. I have a HSA Savings account and am completing form 8889. On the Smart Worksheet I entered on line A, D and G the amount of $2525 which is the amount of my medical distributions for the year. Everything was fine until I was reviewing my 1040 return for filing, an error was indicated because I had no amount entered on line F. I assumed they were asking for the cash balance in my Health Savings account so I entered that amount. The problem arises then, when I continue into the IRS portion of the form. These two numbers have been added together giving me a amount that is larger than my maximum yearly donations. That amount is taxable. This is incorrect and I don't know how to fix it.