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In 2019, the contribution limits are $3,500 for Self-Only plans and $7,000 for Family. $1,000 catch-up contributions were allowed for taxpayers over age 55.
The most common error I see when entering HSA contributions are double reporting. Typically, these payroll contributions are reported on your W-2 in box 12 with code W. If that is the case, no other contribution needs to be reported in the software.
Under the Deductions & Credits menu, confirm the following:
If it turns out you did have an excess contribution, the following applies. Generally, you must pay a 6% excise tax on excess contributions. See Form 5329, Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans (Including IRAs) and Other Tax-Favored Accounts, to figure the excise tax. The excise tax applies to each tax year the excess contribution remains in the account.
You may withdraw some or all of the excess contributions and avoid paying the excise tax on the amount withdrawn if you meet the following conditions.
Pub 969 Tax-Favored Health Plans
The HSA is handled in 3 parts in the TT program :
First the contribution:
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Next the limitations screen to confirm you are eligible to make the contributions:
Until you complete the HSA portion of the TurboTax interview to establish your eligibility for an HSA contribution, TurboTax will treat the amount entered on the W-2 form as an excess HSA contribution.
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And lastly any distribution:
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