When Does 2017 HSA Contribution Have to Be Made?

Contributions to your HSA (Health Savings Account) for the tax year 2017 can be made until the tax filing deadline for that year, which is typically April 15 of the following year. For example, the deadline to contribute to your HSA for the year 2017 would be April 15, 2018.

It's important to note that the contribution deadline may differ if you file for an extension for your tax return. In this case, you typically have until October 15 of the following year to make your HSA contributions for the previous tax year.

If you're wondering about the contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) for the tax year 2017, you have until the tax filing deadline, which usually falls on April 15 of the following year. Hence, you can make your contributions for 2017 until April 15, 2018.

Keep in mind that if you request a tax extension, your contribution deadline is extended to October 15 of the next year. That means you can effectively lower your taxable income for 2017 by contributing until October 15, 2018.