Which of the Following Statements Is False About Health Savings

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false about health savings acounts (HSAs) ?

• A)HSAs must be paired with qualifying high-deductible health insurance.
• B)Taxpayers qualifying for Medicare do not qualify to make HSA contributions.
• C)Distributions from HSAs which are not used for medical expenses are generally subject to a 20 percent penalty and income taxes.
• D)Distributions from HSAs which are used for qualifying medical expenses are not subject to tax or penalty.
• E)Contributions to HSAs are deductible as itemized medical deductions.

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