HSA contributions must be made in cash or its equivalent, including check or credit card. Rollovers or transfers of assets from an MSA or an FSA (through 2011) will also be accepted. Also, effective January 1, 2007, new rules allow for a one-time contribution to an HSA of amounts distributed from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). The contribution must be made in a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer.

Although many states follow the federal rules regarding these accounts, state taxation of these accounts varies by jurisdiction (California. for example). You may need to consult your tax advisor as to your particular situation.

No, you can contribute in a lump sum or in any amounts or frequency you wish. However, keep in mind that the funds belong to the employee after they are deposited.

Money you deposit in your HSA qualifies for an "above-the-line" deduction. If a relative or friend makes a gift contribution to your HSA, you still receive the tax deduction. However, you do not get tax breaks on the contributions your employer makes.

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is an investment account from which you can draw money tax-free for medical care. HSAs are owned by the individual and grow through investments, similar to an IRA. HSAs have favorable tax treatment for contributions, distributions and earnings. They are available to individuals covered by a high deductible health plan (HDHP) and can be established to pay for family medical expenses.

Contributions to an HSA must be made in cash. For example, contributions may not be made in the form of stock or other property. Payments for the HDHP and contributions to the HSA can be made through a cafeteria plan.

You can make contributions at any time. Remember, deposits from any source cannot exceed the maximums allowed by law. You can make contributions any time up to April 15 of the NEXT YEAR and count those deposits toward your contributions for THIS YEAR. No deposits can be made until you have a qualified high deductible health plan in place.

The contributions are balanced to provide greater front-loading for employees. The timing also allows the company to expense contributions throughout the year on a fiscal quarterly basis. The federal rules surrounding HSAs and high deductible health plans do not allow the use of FSAs except for vision or dental services. You can pay for deductible expenses using HSA or out-of-pocket dollars.

Contributions for the taxable year can be made in one or more payments, at any time prior to the time for filing the eligible individual’s federal income tax return for that year (without extensions). This is generally April 15. Although the annual contribution is determined monthly, the maximum contribution may be made on the first day of the year. A married couple can make two catch-up contributions, as long as both spouses are at least age 55.

Rollover contributions from M S A's and other H S A's into an H S A are permitted. Rollover contributions to your H S A need not be in cash and are not subject to the annual contribution limits. Rollovers from an IRA, a health reimbursement arrangement ("HRA"), or a health flexible spending arrangement ("FSA") to your H S A are not permitted.

Tax qualified employer contributions are reported in box 12 of Form W2 with code W. Employee contributions are reported the same as regular wages and subject to income tax withholding, social security and Medicare taxes.

HSA is a special tax advantaged account – where money goes in tax free, earns interest tax free and is not taxed when it is withdrawn to pay for qualified expenses. Lubrizol makes a tax free contribution to your HSA each January 1. You can also make contributions to your account. At the end of the year, any money remaining in your HSA rolls over to the next year. You own your HSA so you keep the funds even if you change jobs or health plans.

Safe harbor contributions can be made at any time during the plan year and thereafter until 12 months after the end of the plan year. If the plan wants to satisfy the safe harbor match on a payroll period basis instead of an annual basis, the matching contributions must be made no later than the last day of the following plan year quarter. The 3% non-elective contribution can be counted in a cross tested profit sharing formula, but cannot be used for purposes of permitted disparity.

All those administering or holding pension funds will be properly licensed and continually regulated and supervised by the Commission. The Commission is empowered to sanction and if need be prosecute defaulting operators.