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February 4, 2020
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Excess HSA Contribution when it doesn't appear to be excess?

  • February 4, 2020
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Why would I get an excess HSA Contribution on line 47 of form 5329 when it doesn't appear there was an excess contribution?  Contribution was $3098 for a single. Did I miss something or make an incorrect entry somewhere?  

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Best answer by larryzfp

Lisa has been spot-on with her advice.

The only other thing I can think of (which sure sounds like it doesn't apply in this case) is maybe a Taxpayer vs. Spouse thing?  I think there are two "versions" of the 8889, one for TP and one for SP and you need to make sure the one you're using matches the W-2 with the code W.

Beyond that, just try to line-by-line through the forms to see where things might be going wonky.  I'm stumped.  Maybe try removing the W-2 entirely (not just the code W), removing the 8889, and starting from scratch with both?  Sometimes when ProSeries has an "unexpected behavior" (bug), that's the work-around that helps you get through your day.

Good luck,

Rick


OK Thank you both so much for your time. 

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
February 4, 2020

You need to go to the Form 8889 and mark the box for Self or Family in the Smart Worksheet below Line 2 (at least this is what we have to do in Professional)

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larryzfpAuthor
Level 4
February 4, 2020

Thanks. That is checked. This is driving me crazy. 

Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
February 4, 2020

What did you enter?  Did the W2 have a Code W?

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