Support CenterHow do I enter the Health Savings Account (HSA) deduction so that it flows to Line 25 on the Form 1040
🔍 How do I enter the Health Savings Account (HSA) deduction so that it flows to Line 25 on the Form 1040
If contributions (other than employer contributions) were made to the taxpayer's health savings account for 2020, he or she may be able to take this deduction.
⚠️ Before You Begin
You may be able to take this deduction if contributions (other than employer contributions) were made to the taxpayer's health savings account for 2020.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Go to Schedule 1 (Sch 1)
Use this when you need to start entering the HSA deduction in the correct place.
Go to the Sch 1.
Step 2: Link Line 12 to Form 8889
Use this when you need SureFire to calculate the HSA amount from Form 8889.
On Line 12, press F9 to link to Form 8889.
Step 3: Confirm SureFire pulls the correct amount
Use this to verify the amount is calculated correctly.
SureFire calculates the amount from Form 8889, line 13 to this field.
✅ Success!
After linking Line 12 to Form 8889, SureFire calculates the amount from Form 8889, line 13 to this field so it can flow to Line 25 on the Form 1040.
💡 Note
See Form 8889 for more information. On Form 8889, press Shift+F1 for the IRS instructions.
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