9 June 2022 18:23

How do I document “cash” disbursements from an HSA?

HSA distributions and taxes Although a qualified HSA distribution is not taxable, you still must file IRS Form 8889 to report any distributions made during the year.

How are distributions from HSA reported?

HSA distributions are reported to the account owner on Form 1099-SA. This form is issued by the financial institution. Form 8889 must be filed with your annual Form 1040 federal tax filing if you make contributions to or take distributions from an HSA.

Where do HSA distributions go on 1040?

Deemed Distributions From HSAs

You used any portion of any of your HSAs as security for a loan at any time in 2021. You must include the fair market value of the assets used as security for the loan as income on line 8e of Schedule 1 (Form 1040).

What form is used to report HSA distributions?

Form 1099-SA

Distributions from a health savings account (HSA), Archer medical savings account (MSA), or Medicare Advantage (MA) MSA are reported to you on Form 1099-SA. File Form 8853 or Form 8889 with your Form 1040 or 1040-SR to report a distribution from these accounts even if the distribution isn’t taxable.

Do HSA withdrawals count as income?

HSA distributions are exempt from income taxes if all of the funds are used to pay qualified medical expenses that were incurred after the HSA was established. If any portion of a distribution is not used for qualified medical expenses, that portion is taxable as income and subject to a 20 percent penalty.

Are HSA distributions reported to IRS?

An HSA distribution is a withdrawal from your health savings account. HSA distributions taken to pay for eligible medical expenses are not taxable, but still must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Do I have to report my HSA on my tax return?

Tax reporting is required if you have a Health Savings Account (HSA). You may be required to complete IRS Form 8889. HSA Bank provides you with the information and resources to assist you in completing IRS Form 8889 regarding your HSA.

What is the difference between 5498-SA and 1099-SA?

The IRS Form 1099-SA is used for reporting HSA distributions; the IRS Form 5498-SA is used for reporting contributions. If you did not have contributions during the year, then you will not see the IRS Form 5498-SA.

Why do I get a 1099 for my HSA?

The 1099-SA is used to report any distribution (withdrawal) of funds from your HSA during the prior year. You must report distributions from your HSA on IRS Form 8889. There’s a sample 1099-SA form from the IRS here.

What is the difference between HSA contributions and distributions?

A contribution is an amount of money that you deposit into your HSA. A distribution is a withdrawal of funds from your HSA.

How do I get my 1099-SA from my HSA?

Health Savings Account (HSA)

You will receive the IRS Form 1099-SA and IRS Form 5498-SA either by mail or electronically (based upon your elected delivery preference). These IRS tax forms are also available in the Member Website. IRS Form 1099-SA is provided for each HSA distribution you made in the current tax year.

How are HSA withdrawals taxed?

Withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are tax-free. This is a key way in which an HSA is superior to a traditional 401(k) or IRA as a retirement vehicle. Once you begin to withdraw funds from those plans, you pay income tax on that money, regardless of how the funds are being used.

Do I need to file Form 1099-SA?

You should receive Form 1099-SA in the mail. You do not need to submit it when you file your tax return, but you should hold onto it for your records.

How do I report a 1099-SA on my tax return?

HSA distributions

However, if your 1099-SA indicates you did not use the distribution for qualified medical expenses, you will pay income tax on the portion you used for unqualified expenses. You report the taxable amount on the “other income” line of your tax return and write “HSA” beside it.

What is the payer name on 1099-SA?

Form 1099-SA will list the financial institution or the insurance company that holds the account as a payer.

Where do I enter my 1099-SA?

Enter your Form 1099-SA information on the Health Savings Account (HSA) screen.

What is distribution code 2 on 1099-SA?

This box shows the total amount distributed from the account during the tax year shown on the form. Box 2 – Earnings on excess contributions. This box shows the earnings on any excess contributions distributed from an HSA or Archer MSA by the due date of the income tax return.

Where do I enter form 5498-SA on my tax return?

Form 5498-SA reports contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA), Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA. You don’t enter this form into TurboTax; your account custodian sends it to you for informational purposes only. We recommend that you keep it with your tax return records.