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Comprehensive Guide to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) 2 Credits

Comprehensive Guide to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) 2 Credits

  • Lawrence Pon

    CPA/PFS, CFP, EA, USTCP, AEP
  • Rating

    4.5
  • Published on

    December, 1969
  • Subject Area

    Taxes

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Jan 10, 10:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To evaluate what is an HSA.
  • To investigate who can and who cannot use them.
  • To discuss the qualified health insurance plans.
  • To explain contribution limits.
  • To identify qualifying expenses.
  • To discuss the tax advantages.
  • To analyze the investment opportunities.
  • To evaluate how to supplement retirement plans.
  • To discuss the Super HSA.

Course Overview

The high cost of health care and its inaccessibility to many people have created an environment where, for some, health care is unreachable. 

Given the rising costs of health care and the fraying of employer-provided health insurance, many people have come to assume more personal responsibility for their health care expenses. One popular option is the health savings account (HSA), which is a self-directed, self-funded plan designed to help individuals meet current and future healthcare expenses on a tax-free basis.

Employers and their service providers and advisors must understand what kind of coverage is required for HSA eligibility, and what types of programs and benefits can make employees ineligible for HSA contributions.

HSAs benefit taxpayers in many ways, including providing tax-free funds to pay for health care expenses. HSAs can also provide an investment vehicle, additional retirement funds, and an emergency cash stash. They may be one of the most beneficial yet underutilized planning tools available to certain taxpayers.

Contributions to HSAs avoid both federal and most state income and payroll taxes (e.g., FICA, FUTA). Employers often offer these plans, and the fees and investment options vary with each financial institution.

Participants can withdraw money tax-free from their HSA for eligible medical expenses. The list of qualifying medical expenses is fairly liberal and includes over-the-counter drugs, acupuncture, and qualifying travel expenses. Taxpayers can use HSA funds to pay Medicare premiums after age 65.

Tax advisers working with employers and individuals participating in these plans need to understand the benefits and requirements for contributions and distributions and other unique opportunities these accounts provide so they can incorporate them into the financial advice they provide, especially when planning for retirement.

Major Topics Covered:

  • Key Statistics and their inferences about HSAs 
  • Leading HSA Providers, HSA Participation, and HSA Tax Advantages
  • HSAs vs. Other Savings Options
  • HSA Contribution Limits
  • Who Can Participate in an HSA?
  • HSA-Qualified Insurance
  • HSAs vs. Spending Accounts
  • HSA Advantages
  • Super HSA
  • Withdrawals from HSA
  • Other HSA Considerations
  • HSAs and Retirement Planning Opportunities
  • Potential HSA Accumulations Over Time
  • HSA Savings Strategies and Maximizing an HSA
  • Could HSA Contributions Crowd Out 401(k) Contributions?
  • HSAs and 401(k)s: Saving Complements
  • Alternative View: EBRI
This CE/CPE Tax course will explore the advantages of HSAs, including plan and participant requirements, contributions and limits, investment options, and using an HSA to supplement retirement plans.

  • 2 CPE Credit of Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 2 General Credit of Taxes for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 2 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-00768-21-O)
  • 2 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP)
  • 2 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-0711)
  • 2 CPD Credit of Retirement and Financial Independence Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 2 PL Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 2 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-00768-21-O)
  • 2 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-00768-21-O)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial aspects of estate and retirement planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
  • 2 CE Credit of Qualified Retirement Plan Matters for Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-Q-01043-22-O)
  • 2 CPD Credit for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 2 CE Credit for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 2 CE Credit for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 2 PL Credit of Taxes for CIPM
  • 2 CPE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Lawrence Pon is a Certified Public Accountant, Personal Financial Specialist, Certified Financial Planner, Enrolled Agent, United States Tax Court Practitioner, and Accredited Estate Planner in Redwood Shores, CA 

Mr. Pon has been in tax practice since 1986 and speaks regularly to tax professionals and financial advisors on the latest tax planning and preparation topics.  

Mr. Pon enjoys helping his clients reach their financial goals through comprehensive tax planning and financial planning. 

Mr. Pon received his BS in Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) from UC Berkeley and MS in Taxation from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. 


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