EXPLANATION OF HOW TO COMPLETE PART I OF FORM 8889 FOR 2013
January 31, 2014
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 provided by the Internal Revenue Service for completing Form 8889 are very complex and unclear. To assist, the following explanation shows how to complete Form 8889 in 25 different situations for 2013.
This explanation 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.