Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) offer a tax-advantaged way to save for medical expenses. Understanding the contribution limits and benefits for 2024 and 2025 is crucial for effective financial planning. Here’s what you need to know—and how working with Ballentine Capital Advisors can help you take advantage of this valuable tool.

Tax Advantages of HSAs

HSAs can provide several tax benefits, such as:

• Pre-Tax Contributions: Contributions made with pre-tax dollars may reduce your taxable income.
• Tax-Free Growth: Earnings on HSA funds grow tax-free.
• Tax-Free Withdrawals: Withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are tax-free.

These features make HSAs a powerful tool for managing healthcare costs and planning for future medical expenses.

Qualified Medical Expenses

You can use HSA funds for a variety of qualified medical expenses, including:

• Doctor visits and hospital services.
• Prescription medications.
• Dental and vision care.
• Certain over-the-counter medications and health-related products.

For a comprehensive list of qualified expenses, consult IRS Publication 502.

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Requirements

You must enroll in an HDHP to be eligible to contribute to an HSA.

For 2024, an HDHP is defined as a health plan with:

• Minimum Deductibles:
  • $1,600 for self-only coverage.
  • $3,200 for family coverage.
• Maximum Out-of-Pocket Expenses:
  • $8,050 for self-only coverage.
  • $16,100 for family coverage.

In 2025, these amounts increase to:

• Minimum Deductibles:
  • $1,650 for self-only coverage.
  • $3,300 for family coverage.
• Maximum Out-of-Pocket Expenses:
  • $8,300 for self-only coverage.
  • $16,600 for family coverage.

2024 HSA Contribution Limits

For the 2024 tax year, the IRS has set the following HSA contribution limits:

• Self-Only Coverage: Individuals with self-only HDHP coverage can contribute up to $4,150.
• Family Coverage: Those with family HDHP coverage have a contribution limit of $8,300.

Additionally, individuals aged 55 and older are eligible for a catch-up contribution of $1,000, allowing for higher savings as they prepare for retirement.

2025 HSA Contribution Limits

Looking ahead to 2025, the IRS has adjusted the contribution limits to account for inflation:

• Self-Only Coverage: The contribution limit increases to $4,300.
• Family Coverage: The limit rises to $8,550.

The catch-up contribution for individuals aged 55 and older remains at $1,000.

How Ballentine Capital Advisors Can Help

Navigating the complexities of HSA contributions and benefits can be challenging, but working with us may allow you to make the most of this tax-advantaged tool. Here’s how Ballentine Capital Advisors can help:

1. Optimizing Contributions:
   We can guide you on how much to contribute based on your income, age, and healthcare needs, ensuring you are able to maximize the available limits without over-contributing.
2. Tax Strategy Alignment:
   We analyze your tax situation to integrate HSA contributions into a comprehensive strategy that addresses current savings while preparing for future healthcare costs. As highlighted in Wealth on Purpose by Ballentine, proper planning is essential as your financial needs grow each year.
3. Investment Opportunities:
   Many HSAs offer the option to invest funds once a minimum balance is met. We can help you choose an investment strategy that aligns with your goals and risk tolerance.
4. Planning for Medical Expenses:
   We assist in budgeting and forecasting future medical costs, ensuring that HSA funds are used efficiently and effectively.
5. Retirement Healthcare Planning:
   HSA funds can be a valuable resource in retirement. Our goal at Ballentine Capital Advisors is to help you understand how to use these funds for tax-free withdrawals towards qualified expenses.

Your Next Steps

We specialize in helping you navigate financial tools like HSAs to ensure they align with your overall financial plan. Whether you’re maximizing your contributions, planning for future healthcare costs, or looking to integrate HSAs into your retirement strategy, our team is here to provide expert guidance tailored to your needs.

Have further questions? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can help you make the most of your HSA and other financial opportunities.

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Sources:

• IRS Revenue Procedure 2024-25
• IRS Publication 969: Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans
• Ballentine, B. (2023) Wealth on Purpose: Your Path to Grow, Protect, and Keep Wealth

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