How Does HSA Show Up on W2?

When it comes to health savings accounts (HSAs), many individuals wonder how these accounts reflect on their annual W2 forms. An HSA is a tax-advantaged savings account specifically for medical expenses, but how does it show up on your W2?

Here's how your HSA appears on your W2:

• Contributions made by you: The contributions you make to your HSA are shown in Box 12 of your W2 using the code 'W.'
• Employer contributions: If your employer also contributes to your HSA, their contributions will appear in Box 12 using the code 'W' as well.
• Total contributions: The total contributions, including both yours and your employer's, will be reflected in Box 12 with the code 'W.'
• Reporting distributions: When you make withdrawals or distributions from your HSA for qualified medical expenses, these are not reported on your W2 forms. However, it's important to keep track of these amounts for your own records during tax filing season.

Understanding how your HSA shows up on your W2 can help you navigate tax season more efficiently and ensure you're accurately reporting your contributions and distributions.

When you're preparing your W2 forms, it's crucial to understand how your health savings account (HSA) impacts your taxes. The IRS has specific guidelines on how HSAs should be reported on tax documents.