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How do I contribute to my HSA?

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You may contribute your own money to your account by making a lump sum contribution or periodic payments at any time, in any amount up to a maximum limit established by the IRS. However, your trustee/custodian can impose minimum deposit and balance requirements. You can claim your total amount contributed for the year as an "above the line" tax deduction when you file your income taxes. Your own HSA contributions are either tax-deductible or pre-tax (if made by payroll deduction).
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What is the maximum amount I can contribute to my HSA?

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The maximum amount you can contribute into your HSA is IRS contribution limit ($2,850 for single coverage and $5,650 for family coverage in 2007), whichever is lower. You might also be allowed to make a catch up contribution up to $800 if you are over age 55. The SHPS HSA contribution calculator can help you determine how much to contribute.
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Can I contribute to another person's HSA?

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Yes, anyone can contribute to an HSA. However, the tax benefit from such a contribution is gained by the person receiving the contribution, not to the person giving the contribution.
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What is the maximum contribution I can make to my HSA?

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First, determine the maximum allowable contribution to your HSA (please see the question above). Second, subtract the amount the plan puts into your HSA through the plan's premium pass through. The remaining amount is what you can voluntarily contribute.
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How is the HSA maximum contribution calculated?

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By statute, the annual HSA contribution cannot exceed the maximum contribution amount set by the IRS; however, additional contributions, called catch-up contributions, are available to those between the ages of 55 and 65.
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What happens if I contribute more than the maximum allowable limit to my HSA?

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The IRS imposes a penalty on excess HSA contributions. Also, you will have to pay taxes on the interest earned on any excess contributions. To avoid tax penalties, make sure you don't contribute to your HSA before the effective date of your qualified HDHP. If you leave your qualified HDHP before the end of the plan year and after you have contributed the maximum allowable limit to your HSA, you will need to withdraw excess funds. (close)
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What happens if I contribute too much to my HSA and exceed the maximum allowable contribution?

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The IRS imposes a penalty on excess contributions. Additionally, you'll be required to pay tax on the interest earned on those excess funds. You're responsible for tracking your contributions to ensure you don't exceed the maximum allowable contribution. However, you can withdraw excess contributions before the tax filing deadline to avoid the penalties. Please contact HSA Member Services if you need to report an excess amount.
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What happens if I contribute too much to my HSA, and exceed my maximum contribution?

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The IRS imposes a penalty on excess contributions, but allows, under certain circumstances, for corrective distributions to be made. Additionally, you may be required to pay tax on the interest earned on those excess funds.
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What happens if I contribute more than my maximum annual contribution to my HSA?

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What is the last date that I may deposit all of my maximum annual contribution and still take a deduction for the year? Comparisons to other health accounts
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What is the maximum amount that I can contribute?

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The IRS annually reviews, and periodically adjusts, the maximum amount you can contribute each year to your 401(k) plan. You will find an article containing the current year's limits in the News Room section on our home page.
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What is the maximum I can contribute?

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The Health Care Reimbursement Account maximum is $5,000. The Dependent Care Reimbursement Account maximum is $5,000 per family, per plan year. ($2,500 if married filing separate Federal Income Tax returns.)
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Who may contribute to an HSA?

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Contribution may be made by the eligible individual, employer or the eligible individual, or any other person on behalf of the eligible individual.
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HSA FAQs
Authorizing funds to be deducted electronically from your designated checking account either one time or every month
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Health Savings Account (HSA) FAQ's
Anyone can make contributions to an HSA for an eligible individual. Contributions made on your own behalf can be made on a pre-tax basis through your employer, or can be claimed as an “above-the-line” deduction from your income at the end of the year. If your employer makes a contribution on your behalf, it is not included in your taxable income. Contributions made by others are always at the benefit of the HSA owner, and can be deducted by the HSA owner.
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Anyone can contribute to an eligible individual's HSA; however, it is the individual account holder's responsibility to ensure HSA contributions do not exceed maximum limits.
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Citibank Health Savings Account - Frequently Asked Questions
Both you and your employer may contribute to the HSA. Other qualified family members may also contribute to the account for you, as long as they meet IRS guidelines. (Check your company health plan materials to see if your employer offers employee contributions, and for your plan's specific funding options.) Are not covered by other health insurance (for example, you cannot be a dependent on anyone else's plan, except for vision or dental coverage);
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eHealthInsurance.org - Frequently Asked Questions
You do not have to contribute the maximum each year, although some HSAs require a small minimum monthly contribution. Note: If you are between the ages of 55 and 65, you can make an additional annual "catch up" contribution (of up to $800 in 2007.)
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BB&T - Health Savings Account FAQ's
Contributions to your HSA can be made by anyone, including you, your employer, family members or from a combination of sources. All contributions are aggregated to determine whether you've contributed the maximum allowed.
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