Which of the Following Statements Regarding Health Savings Accounts Is

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Health Savings Accounts is incorrect?

• A)Taxpayers are allowed to deduct contributions to a health savings account for AGI.
• B)All taxpayers are eligible to establish a health savings account.
• C)Distributions from a health savings account are excluded from gross income if used to pay qualified medical expenses.
• D)Health savings account contributions are limited to the lesser of 100% of annual deductible under a high-deductible health plan or $3,500 in 2019 for taxpayers without family coverage.

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Definitions:

U.S. GAAP

The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, a framework of accounting standards, principles, and procedures used in the preparation of financial statements.

GAAP

A set of widely adhered to accounting norms and standards utilized for financial reporting, known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Capital Lease

A lease agreement that grants a lessee the rights similar to ownership of the asset, typically for a considerable period of the asset's life.

Operating Lease

A leasing agreement allowing the use of an asset without ownership, typically with shorter terms than a finance lease.