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March 4, 2020
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Do I have to wait for a corrected w-2 before filing my taxes?

  • March 4, 2020
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My current w-2 has the wrong employer HSA contribution amount. And the corrected w-2 will take 8-10 weeks to arrive. If I know the correct HSA contribution amount can I input that and file my taxes be

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VictoriaD75
March 5, 2020

Did you receive a Form 5498-SA with the correct dollar amount? This is the form sent to the IRS that verifies the amount of your HSA contributions. You can manually change the amount on your W-2 in box 12 with code W, but be certain that it matches what was reported to the IRS on Form 5498-SA.

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March 5, 2020

when im going to get my taxes back 529