Publication 969

A form published by the IRS explaining tax issues related to health savings accounts and certain other health care structures with preferential tax treatment.

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Publication 969 lists HSA-qualified medical expenses, which include almost every health care-related cost a retiree might pay.

Is the HSA the Ideal Retirement Savings Vehicle?

For more information on HSAs and other tax-advantaged accounts, refer to IRS Publication 969. This booklet has basic info on health savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, and flexible spending accounts and explains who is eligible and how much they can contribute.

HSAs: a tax tutorial

The IRS discusses the insurance products that taxpayers can and cannot own in conjunction with HSAs in Publication 969:

Marketers promote add-ons to HSAS plans

* IRS Publication 969, "Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans"--irs.gov/publications/[969/ar02.html#d02520

Do your homework during health plan open enrollment: employees should take a number of factors into consideration when shopping for best health-care options

You'll want to read IRS Publication 969 available at www.irs.gov to find out if you or your small business might be eligible for an MSA.