The situation as it stands:
I have an HSA through payflex, I make contributions through pre-tax payroll deductions. In 2022 I overcontributed to the HSA by $100 ($7400, limit is $7300).
In February 2023 I discovered this while starting my tax return. I filed the overcontribution withdrawal form with payflex, and received a check for $100, and cashed it.
I recently contacted payflex for a corrected 1099-SA. Until I have this (should be within a week) I don’t know whether or how much earnings I have on the overcontribution.
My question:
Once I have the corrected 1099-SA, how do I report all this on my tax return? I’ve seen conflicting advice online. Do I:
A) Keep my existing W2. Report the excess earnings but NOT the overcontribution as “other income”. I think this is for people who contributed with post tax dollars and so doesn’t apply to me?
B) Keep my existing W2. Report both the overcontribution ($100) and earnings ($TBD) as “other income”
C) Get my employer to correct my W2 by increasing my reported wages by $100. Report the excess earnings but not the overcontribution as “other income”.
I’m pretty sure it’s not A, since only B and C get the government its money. Of B and C I’d prefer B just to avoid screwing around with my payroll department. But of course if C is necessary or will avoid other problems down the road I’m fine doing that.
