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Health Savings Account Basics
Use HSAs tax-efficiently
HSAs require HDHP enrollment, allow pre-tax contributions, tax-free growth and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses, with annual limits and penalties for nonqualified use before age 65.
- hsa
- hdhp
- medical expenses
- triple tax
- contribution limits
Qualify
Must have an HSA-eligible HDHP; know annual limits.
Use and Save
Spend on qualified expenses tax-free or invest for future.
Avoid Penalties
Nonqualified withdrawals taxed/penalized before 65.
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