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Payrollprocessor
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Record/ correct overpayment of HSA

A 64 year old employee decided to max out their HSA account for the year already ($4550 for 2020).  I have just learned that they can only max out up to 5 months, since they turn 65 next month (June). The full $4550 was already deducted from their wages and paid into the HSA account. How do I correct the payroll liabilities/ entries now?

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Adrian_A
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Record/ correct overpayment of HSA

We can refund your employee for the deduction, Payrollprocessor.

 

This way, the payroll liabilities will be reversed and add the amount back to your employee's gross or net wages. Here's how to record a refund:

 

  1. On the paycheck, under Other Payroll Items, use the same Employee Deduction.
  2. Select Yes in the Deductions are normally entered as negative numbers window.
  3. Delete the payment so it returned to the Pay Schedule Liability field.

 

If the payment was sent to the agency, you can request a refund from the agency. Then, record it inside QuickBooks. 

 

I've added this article for more information: Refund an employee for a deduction that was over withheld.

 

Feel free to get back to me if there's anything that I can help you with. Keep safe!

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