| Instructions for Form 8853 |
2006 Tax Year |
This is archived information that pertains only to the 2006 Tax Year. If you
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Additional 50% Tax Worksheet--Line 15b. Summary: This worksheet is used to determine the amount of additional 50% tax on distributions included on Form 8853, line
14, that do not
meet either of the exceptions. The line items to be completed are:
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“1. Enter the total distributions included on Form 8853, line 14, that do not meet either of the exceptions to the additional
50% tax”
field
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“2. Did you have a Medicare Advantage Medical Savings Account on December 31, 2005?”
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“No” checkbox.
“Stop. Enter one-half line 1 on Form 8853, line 15b.”.
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Continue to End
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“Yes” checkbox.
“Enter the value of your Medicare Advantage Medical Savings Account on December 31, 2005” field
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“3. Enter the amount of the annual deductible for your High Deductible Health Plan policy on January 1, 2006” field
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“4. Multiply line 3 by 60% (.60)” field
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“5. Subtract line 4 from line 2. If zero or less, enter 0” field
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“6. Subtract line 5 from line 1. If zero or less, enter 0” field
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“7. Enter one-half of line 6 here and on Form 8853, line 15b” field
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