Enter data for Form 8889, Line 9
Enter employer contributions to a health savings account on the W2 screen, Box 12 with Code W. Data entered here doesn't transfer to Form 8889, line 9.
Follow these steps to enter data for Form 8889, Line 9.
- Go to the5498SAscreen in the Health Care folder.
- Mark the checkbox for the type of health plan underIndicate type of coverage under qualifying high deductible health plan.
- Enter the total contribution from Box 2 in theTotal HSA/MSA contributions for YYYYfield.noteThe amount for total contributions, Box 2, should include any employer contributions. If it includes only employer contributions, then the Box 2 amount equals the W2, Box 12 amount.
- Enter theNumber of months in qualified high deductible health planfield.
- Enter theFMV of HSA, Archer MSA, or MA MSAfrom Box 5.
