How to Record Employee Deduction from Payroll for HSA in QuickBooks Online

Are you looking to record employee deductions from payroll for HSA in QuickBooks Online? Managing your employees' Health Savings Account (HSA) deductions accurately is essential for maintaining financial transparency and ensuring proper bookkeeping. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you efficiently record employee deductions from payroll for HSA in QuickBooks Online:

  1. Log in to your QuickBooks Online account
  2. Go to the 'Payroll' tab
  3. Select 'Employees' from the dropdown menu
  4. Click on the employee for whom you want to record the HSA deduction
  5. Choose the 'Edit employee' option
  6. Scroll down to the 'Deductions and Contributions' section
  7. Click on 'Add a new deduction' and select 'HSA'
  8. Enter the deduction amount and frequency
  9. Save your changes
  10. Review the payroll summary to ensure the HSA deduction is correctly recorded

By following these simple steps, you can accurately record employee deductions from payroll for HSA in QuickBooks Online, keeping your financial records up-to-date and error-free.


To accurately record employee deductions for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) in QuickBooks Online, it's crucial to follow the correct procedures. Start by logging into your QuickBooks Online account and navigating to the 'Payroll' tab. From there, select 'Employees' to find the specific employee whose HSA deduction you need to record. Click on their name and choose the 'Edit employee' option. Once in the 'Deductions and Contributions' section, add a new deduction and select 'HSA.' Input the deduction amount and specify how often it should occur, and don't forget to save your changes to keep all records accurate!

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