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Can I make a HSA contribution in 2019 for 2018?

Author

John Thompson

Published Apr 07, 2026

The new limits increase the pre-tax amounts individuals and families may contribute to their HSA over 2018 limits by $50 and $100, respectively. This means that the maximum contribution limit for an health savings account in the 2019 tax year will be $8,000.

What was the maximum HSA contribution for 2017?

$3,400
For the calendar year 2017, you can contribute an HSA maximum of $3,400 for an individual and $6,750 for a family.

Can you still make HSA contributions for prior year?

One of the great things about HSAs is that contributions can be made retroactively for the previous tax year before the federal tax deadline. Then, HSA participants may use HSA funds to pay directly for or reimburse themselves for qualified medical expenses. HSA contributions can be rolled over.

What is the allowable HSA contribution for 2019?

$3,500
Maximum contribution amounts for 2019 are $3,500 for self-only and $7,000 for families. The annual “catch-up” contribution amount for individuals age 55 or older will remain $1,000.

What was the HSA contribution limit for 2019?

For 2019, the annual limit on deductible contributions is $3,500 for individuals with self-only coverage (a $50 increase from 2018) and $7,000 for family coverage (a $100 increase from 2018).

Can I still make HSA contribution for 2020?

The amount of time that individuals have to make 2020 health savings account (HSA) contributions has also been extended to May 17 (IRS 2021-21). This notice also extends the due date for Form 5498-SA to June 30, 2021.

What was the maximum HSA contribution for 2020?

The new limits for health savings accounts (HSA) for 2020 are going up $50 for individual coverage and $100 for family coverage, the IRS announced last week, bringing them to $3,550 and $7,100, respectively. The catch-up contribution limit for those over age 55 will remain at $1,000.