Definition
A qualified HSA funding distribution (QHFD) is a distribution from a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA , that is made to the individual’s Health Savings Account (HSA) as a contribution. This is a one-time contribution, which must be made in a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer. For this purpose, ‘direct trustee-to-trustee transfer’ means that the amount must be paid to the receiving HSA custodian, for the benefit of the HSA participant.
These distributions are not includible in the individual’s income.
These distributions are not subject to the 10-percent early distribution penalty
The transaction is reportable on IRS Form 1099-R (for the IRA) and Form 5498-SA for the HSA.
This amount is limited to the otherwise maximum deductible contribution amount to the HSA computed on the basis of the type of coverage under the high deductible health plan at the time of the contribution.
The amount that can otherwise be contributed to the HSA for the year of the contribution from the IRA is reduced by the amount contributed from the IRA.
No deduction is allowed for a QHFD.
If the IRA includes nondeductible contributions, the QHFD is first considered to be paid out of otherwise taxable income.
Referring Cite
IRS § 408(d)(9),IRS Instructions for Form 8889 ; Health Opportunity Patient Empowerment Act of 2006
Additional Helpful Information
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If the individual fails to remain an eligible individual during the testing period, he or she will have to include the distribution in income and the amount is subject to the 10% early distribution penalty . An exception applies if the individual ceases to be an eligible individual by reason of death or disability. The testing period is the period beginning with the month of the contribution and ending on the last day of the 12th month following such month. The amount is includible for the taxable year of the first day during the testing period that the individual is not an eligible individual.
- The provision does not apply to SIMPLE IRAs and SEP IRAs.
