Health Savings Account (HSA)

Which of the following statements is a benefit of having a health savings account (HSA)?

An HSA is “portable,” and will remain in place even if you change employers or leave the workforce.

Contributions to an HSA made by an employer are included in income.

After-tax contributions to an HSA are deducted from gross income if the taxpayer itemizes deductions.

Contributions to an HSA must be used by the end of the year, plus a short grace period, or they are lost.

Which of the following describes a qualified expense for the educator expense deduction?

Snacks for in-class birthday parties.

Buying art supplies for a homeschool class.

Acquiring hand soap, hand sanitizer, and disposable gloves for the classroom.

Teacher’s union dues.