My Personal HSA and Wife's Coverage

[ragnar55]

I have an HSA-compatible HDHP starting next year, and I plan on contributing to an HSA. I have self-coverage only through my employer. My wife is under 26 and still on her father's HDHP, and he contributes to an HSA.

My wife and I will be filing jointly next year. For tax purposes, does her father's contribution to his HSA count as a contribution from her for the year? In other words, will I be penalized for putting money towards my personal HSA account if her father is maxing out his account?

[Critter]

One has nothing to do with the other ... you can contribute to your HSA since you qualify to do so.  

[ragnar55]

Thank you. I figured this, I just wanted to double check since I'm very new to HSAs and investment accounts.