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Can You Fully Contribute to HSA and 401k?

Published November 27, 2022

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Short answer: Yes—you can contribute to both an HSA and a 401(k) simultaneously because they serve different purposes and have separate contribution limits.

Can you contribute to both accounts?

Many people wonder if they can fully contribute to both a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a 401(k) retirement account. The good news is that yes, you can contribute to both accounts simultaneously, as they serve different financial purposes and have separate contribution limits.

Many people find themselves asking, is it possible to fully contribute to both a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a 401(k) retirement plan? The answer is yes! You absolutely can make contributions to both accounts at the same time since they serve distinct financial objectives and come with their own contribution limits.

How to contribute to an HSA and 401(k)

Here's a breakdown of how you can contribute to both an HSA and a 401(k) without issues:

  • Health Savings Account (HSA):
  • 401(k) Retirement Account:
  • Contributions are made on a pre-tax basis
  • For 2021, the maximum annual contribution limit is $3,600 for individuals and $7,200 for families
  • If you are 55 or older, you can make an additional catch-up contribution of $1,000

401(k) limits and tax advantages of both

  • Contributions are also made on a pre-tax basis, reducing your taxable income
  • For 2021, the maximum annual contribution limit is $19,500, with an additional catch-up contribution of $6,500 for those 50 and older

By contributing to both accounts, you can benefit from tax advantages and savings for both healthcare expenses and retirement. It's a smart financial move to maximize contributions to both your HSA and 401(k) if you have the means to do so.

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