How Long Do I Have to Withdraw Excess HSA Contributions to Avoid Penalties?

Learn the deadline for withdrawing excess HSA contributions to avoid the 6% excise tax—typically by the tax filing deadline of April 15.

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You have until the tax filing deadline (typically April 15) of the following calendar year to withdraw excess HSA contributions. Withdrawing before this deadline helps you avoid a 6% excise tax on the excess amount.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens if I don’t withdraw excess HSA contributions by the deadline? If you fail to withdraw excess HSA contributions by the tax filing deadline, you will be subject to a 6% excise tax on the excess amount for each year it remains in the account.
  2. Can I withdraw excess HSA contributions after the tax deadline? Withdrawals after the tax filing deadline may not avoid the 6% excise tax, so it is important to correct excess contributions before the deadline, typically April 15 of the following year.
  3. Does the deadline to withdraw excess HSA contributions change every year? The deadline coincides with the tax filing deadline, which is usually April 15, but can vary slightly depending on weekends or holidays.

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