What Happens If You Over-Contribute to Your HSA? How to Avoid Penalties

Learn the consequences of exceeding HSA contribution limits and how to withdraw excess funds before tax deadlines to avoid excise penalties.

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Exceeding HSA contribution limits can result in a 6% excise tax on the excess amount until it's removed. To avoid this, withdraw the excess contributions before the tax filing deadline of the year they were made. Remember, check the annual HSA contribution limits to ensure you stay within the allowed amount.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the penalty for contributing too much to my HSA? If you exceed your HSA contribution limits, you incur a 6% excise tax on the excess amount each year until the excess is withdrawn.
  2. How can I correct excess contributions to my HSA? You can avoid penalties by withdrawing the excess contributions before the tax filing deadline of the year they were made.
  3. What are the annual HSA contribution limits? The annual HSA contribution limits are set by the IRS and may change yearly, so it’s important to check the current limits before contributing.

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