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HSA Contribution Limits for 2010


Posted on May 26th, 2009 by WPJ

The maximum contributions that can be made to health savings accounts in 2010 will increase as will the minimum deductible imposed by health insurance plans linked to HSAs and the maximum out-of-pocket expenses that employees can be required to pay.
The maximum contribution that can be made to an HSA in 2010 for employees with single [...]

What tax forms do I need for my HSA?


Posted on December 1st, 2008 by WPJ

What tax forms will I get? What is reported to the IRS?
Two tax forms will be sent to you, and to the IRS. The first is Form 1099-SA. This form is sent no later than January 31. Form 1099-SA tells you what distributions have been made from your health savings account during the calendar year. [...]

Can I use my HSA to pay for Concierge medical fees?


Posted on November 25th, 2008 by WPJ

There are essentially four “Concierge” models:

Fees for care. In this model the fees charged are directly related to medical care, as described by the IRS, and would generally be considered as eligible medical expenses under the HSA guidelines.
Annual Physical. Here a fee is charged for an annual physical, usually comprehensive in scope, that includes no [...]

Am I required to reimburse myself from my HSA in the same year I have a medical expense?


Posted on July 10th, 2008 by WPJ

No; An account beneficiary may defer to later taxable years distributions from HSAs to pay or reimburse qualified medical expenses incurred in the current year as long as the expenses were incurred after the HSA was established. Similarly, a distribution from an HSA in the current year can be used to pay or reimburse expenses [...]

I am getting a divorce; can I transfer part of my HSA to my spouse?


Posted on June 11th, 2008 by WPJ

HSAs are the property of only one tax payer. IRS regulations do not permit transfers from one taxpayer to another under normal circumstances. Publication 504 does address the issue of HSA transfer (full or patial) in divorce situations.  The IRS guidelines described below require legal documentation (an “instrument”) for a custodian to move money from one [...]