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posted Jun 1, 2019 8:55:42 AM

HOW DO I REMOVE THE 8889? I DID NOT HAVE AN HSA.

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Level 13
Jun 1, 2019 8:55:44 AM

It is possible to accidentally indicate to TurboTax that you have an HSA when you don't.

To remove all data associated with the HSA and form 8889, please do the following:

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***

3. go to View (at the top), choose Forms, and select the desired form. Note the Delete Form button at the bottom of the screen.

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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. continue with your return.


If at any point you see a question that asks you "What type of High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) did [name] have on December 1, 2017?" (yes, 2017), just enter "None". This question does not apply to you.