INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO COMPLETE PART I OF FORM 8889 FOR 2010
January 7, 2011
Every year, I receive a number of questions regarding how to complete Part I of Form 8889. The reason for this is that the instructions to Form 8889 are very complex and unclear. To assist, the following shows how to complete Form 8889 in 27 different situations for 2010. I have added four (4) situations this year. They are provided at the end as situations XXIV, XXV, XXVI and XXVII.
The discussion below is for example purposes only. Individuals should be advised to seek professional tax assistance in the completion of Form 8889 or any other tax return.