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Form 8889

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
Form 8889

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Rev. 2023

Form 8889 is used to report contributions made to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for tax purposes. It also includes a section for reporting distributions from HSAs and any additional tax that may be owed due to failure to maintain a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

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FAQ
  • What is the additional 20% tax on HSA distributions?

    The additional 20% tax on HSA distributions applies if you took a distribution from your HSA for reasons other than qualified medical expenses before age 65 or after death, and did not meet one of the exceptions.

  • What is a qualified medical expense for HSA purposes?

    A qualified medical expense for HSA purposes is any medical care expense that is not reimbursed by insurance or other coverage and is allowed as a deduction under IRS rules for medical and dental expenses.

  • What is a qualified HSA funding distribution?

    A qualified HSA funding distribution is a distribution from an HSA that is used to pay for healthcare costs for yourself or your family members that were incurred before the distribution was taken, but were not reimbursed by insurance or other coverage.

  • What is the last-month rule for HSAs?

    The last-month rule states that if you are eligible to participate in an HSA on the first day of the last month of your tax year, you can make contributions to the HSA for the entire tax year.

  • Who needs to file Form 8889?

    You need to file Form 8889 if you had an HSA during the tax year and made contributions or received distributions from it.

  • What is Form 8889 used for?

    Form 8889 is used to report contributions, distributions, and other transactions related to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to the IRS.

  • What is Part III of Form 8889 used for?

    Part III of Form 8889 is used to report any additional income and adjustments to income, as well as additional taxes that may apply if you did not maintain HDHP coverage during the testing period for the last-month rule or a qualified HSA funding distribution.

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Tax forms

Form 8889 is one of Tax forms that are documents used to report information about an individual's or business's income, deductions, and tax liability to the relevant tax authority. These forms are necessary to comply with tax laws and fulfill tax obligations. Tax forms vary depending on the country and the specific tax requirements in place. Here are some common types of tax forms:

Individual Tax Forms: These forms are used by individual taxpayers to report their personal income and claim deductions, credits, and exemptions. Examples include the 1040 form in the United States or the Self-Assessment Tax Return form in the United Kingdom.

Business Tax Forms: Business tax forms are used by companies, partnerships, or self-employed individuals to report their business income, expenses, and other tax-related information. Examples include the Schedule C form (Profit or Loss from Business) in the United States or the CT600 form (Company Tax Return) in the United Kingdom.

Payroll Tax Forms: These forms are used by employers to report the wages, salaries, and taxes withheld from their employees' paychecks. Examples include the W-2 form in the United States or the P60 form in the United Kingdom.

Sales Tax Forms: Sales tax forms are used by businesses to report and remit sales tax collected on taxable goods or services. The specific sales tax forms vary by jurisdiction.

Value Added Tax (VAT) Forms: VAT forms are used in countries that impose a value-added tax to report and remit VAT collected on sales and claim VAT credits for purchases. Examples include the VAT return forms used in many countries.

Estimated Tax Forms: Estimated tax forms are used to report and pay estimated taxes on income that is not subject to withholding, such as self-employment income or investment income.

These are just a few examples of the numerous tax forms that may exist. The specific forms required depend on the tax laws and regulations in your country or jurisdiction. It is important to consult the tax authority's guidelines or seek professional advice to determine which forms are applicable to your situation.

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