Deductions and contributions: Health Savings Account (HSA) limits

An employee is eligible to set up an HSA if they satisfy all federal requirements, such as participating in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

You're responsible for determining an employee's eligibility and annual maximum for HSA contributions. We do not automatically limit or enforce an annual maximum for you, because plans vary widely. The maximum total annual contribution from you and the employee is their HSA plan deductible or the current IRS limit (whichever is lower). Consult your tax advisor, accountant, or insurance provider for more information.

• For individual coverage, the maximum annual HSA contribution is $3,650 for 2022 and $3,600 for 2021.
• For family coverage, the maximum annual HSA contribution is $7,300 for 2022 and $7,200 for 2021.

If the employee was eligible on the first day of the last month of the taxable year (December 1 for most taxpayers), then he is allowed the full annual contribution (plus catch-up contribution, if 55 or older by year end), regardless of the number of months he was eligible during the year.

HSA holders 55 and older can save $4,650 for an individual for 2022 and $4,600 for 2021 and $8,300 for a family in 2022 and $8,200 for 2021.