Comments on: Big News for HSAs

By: Colorado Health Insurance Insider » IRS Rules On HSAs Not Finished for 2007

Colorado Health Insurance Insider » IRS Rules On HSAs Not Finished for 2007 — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:18:52 +0000

[...] The tricky part of the scenario is that my client likes to stuff her HSA with as much money as possible. Since her deductible is $5,000, she put in exactly that amount in 2006. But with the changes in the tax code for HSAs in 2007, she planned on taking full advantage of the full HSA deduction of $5,650 for the year. [...]

By: Colorado Health Insurance Insider » President Signs HSA Bill - What Do You Think?

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 02:55:30 +0000

[...] President Bush signed the Health Opportunity Empowerment Act of 2006 yesterday, enhancing possible tax relief to those with an HSA. According to Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Eric Solomon, the new bill “makes it easier for participants to put money aside for their personal health care”. What do you think? [...]

By: Colorado Health Insurance Insider » President Bush Signs HSA Bill

Colorado Health Insurance Insider » President Bush Signs HSA Bill — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:19:09 +0000

[...] President George W. Bush signed the Health Opportunity Patient Empowerment Act of 2006 today, enhancing Americans’ access to tax- advantaged health care savings. The law, part of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, provides new opportunities for health savings account (HSA) participants’ to build their funds. [...]

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:20:48 +0000

Hmmmm… I haven’t seen that information yet. But that sure would make it a lot more interesting.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:17:02 +0000

Some of the information I have read indicates these enhancements will apply to 2006 HSA’s as well. Any clarification on this?