HSA Guide
Can I Make an HSA Contribution in 2018 for the 2017 Tax Year?
Published June 9, 2022
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Get the appMaking 2018 HSA contributions for 2017
Many people often wonder if they can make an HSA contribution in 2018 for the 2017 tax year. The good news is that yes, you can make an HSA contribution in 2018 for the previous tax year. However, there are some specific rules and deadlines to keep in mind.
If you want to make an HSA contribution for the 2017 tax year in 2018, the deadline is usually the tax filing deadline, which is typically April 15th of the following year. This means that for the 2017 tax year, you have until April 15, 2018, to make an HSA contribution.
Retroactive HSA contributions permitted with criteria
If you're wondering whether you can retroactively contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA) for the year 2017 in 2018, you're in luck! It's permitted to make contributions for the previous tax year as long as you meet specific criteria.