INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO COMPLETE PART I OF FORM 8889 FOR 2011

Introduction
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 shows how to complete Form 8889 in 27 different situations for 2011.
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.

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