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June 1, 2019
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Why does your software keep forcing me to choose HDHP coverage for myself or family?

  • June 1, 2019
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Employee
June 1, 2019
Did you enter a Form W-2 with n Health Savings Account contribution reported in Box 12 with the code W (Employer Contributions to Health Savings Account)?
June 1, 2019

I can't be sure without seeing your return, but it is likely that you accidentally indicated to TurboTax that you had HDHP coverage when maybe you didn't.

If you did not have an HSA nor HDHP coverage in 2018, then please do the following to remove all HSA data from your return:

1. make a copy of your W-2(s) (if you don't have the paper copies)

2. delete your W-2(s) (use the garbage can icon next to the W-2(s) on the Income screen

*** Desktop***

3. go to View (at the top), choose Forms, and select the desired form. Note the Delete Form button at the bottom of the screen.

*** Online ***

3. go to Tax Tools (on the left), and navigate to Tools->Delete a form

4. delete form(s) 1099-SA (if one), 8889-T, and 8889-S (if one)

5. go back and re-add your W-2(s), preferably adding them manually

6. continue with your return


P.S. If you see the question about your HDHP coverage on December 1, 2017, just answer "NONE".

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