I have a family HDHP. My husband and his daughter are covered under this plan. We file separate tax returns (MFS). What is the maximum I (we?) can contribute to my HSA plan?
Do we have to contribute to separate HSA plans or can all contributions go into just my HSA account?
The HSA contribution limits for 2024 are $4,150 for self-only coverage and $8,300 for family coverage. Those 55 and older can contribute an additional $1,000 as a catch-up contribution.
You don't have to contribute to separate plans. However, if you and your spouse each have HSA-qualified health coverage, and you both plan on contributing to your HSAs, you are required to have separate accounts. Even if you are both covered by the same high-deductible health plan. If you’re maintaining two HSAs with one spouse having a family plan and the other spouse with a self-only coverage plan, you can not combine your annual contribution limits for a total of $12,450.
The IRS views spouses as a single tax unit, even if you are filing "married filing separately," If either spouse is eligible for a family contribution limit that is intended to cover both spouses, the IRS suggests that the family limit be split evenly between the spouses unless a separate allocation is desired.
The IRS gives married couples three different options for contributing to their HSA accounts, regardless of whether they have self-only coverage or a family health insurance plan:
The HSA contribution limits for 2024 are $4,150 for self-only coverage and $8,300 for family coverage. Those 55 and older can contribute an additional $1,000 as a catch-up contribution.
You don't have to contribute to separate plans. However, if you and your spouse each have HSA-qualified health coverage, and you both plan on contributing to your HSAs, you are required to have separate accounts. Even if you are both covered by the same high-deductible health plan. If you’re maintaining two HSAs with one spouse having a family plan and the other spouse with a self-only coverage plan, you can not combine your annual contribution limits for a total of $12,450.
The IRS views spouses as a single tax unit, even if you are filing "married filing separately," If either spouse is eligible for a family contribution limit that is intended to cover both spouses, the IRS suggests that the family limit be split evenly between the spouses unless a separate allocation is desired.
The IRS gives married couples three different options for contributing to their HSA accounts, regardless of whether they have self-only coverage or a family health insurance plan: