Need help to E-file a form 8890? Where? How? Can't find the option

You're absolutely right! I just double-checked my paperwork and it IS Form 8889 for my HSA, not 8890. I feel so stupid now. I've been looking for the wrong form number this whole time. I must have misremembered the number when I was transferring my notes. No wonder I couldn't find anything about form 8890 specifically related to my partnership.

No need to feel bad about mixing up form numbers! The IRS has so many forms with similar numbers that it happens to everyone. For Form 8889 (HSA), FreeTaxUSA should have a dedicated section for health savings accounts in their deductions area. Usually it's under something like "Deductions & Credits" then look for "Health Savings Account" or "HSA". Most tax software packages handle Form 8889 without any issues since HSAs are pretty common. Just enter all the information from your HSA statements, and the software will generate and e-file the form 8889 along with your regular return - no separate filing needed.

Does it actually work with FreeTaxUSA specifically? I'm using that too and always get confused about where to enter certain things. Their interface isn't the most intuitive sometimes.

I'm always worried about uploading my tax docs to random websites. How secure is it? Do they store your documents after analyzing them?

Yes, it does work with FreeTaxUSA! I actually used it specifically for that. It tells you exactly which menu items to click and where to find the form sections you need. It's like having someone guide you through the software without having to pay for their deluxe support. Regarding security, they use bank-level encryption and don't permanently store your documents. Their privacy policy says they delete everything after processing unless you specifically opt to save it in your account. I was concerned about that too, but after researching their security I felt comfortable using it.

Wait, you actually got through to a real person at the IRS? I thought that was a myth lol. How long did it take from when you used that service until you got the callback?

This sounds like a scam. Why would I pay a third party when I can just call the IRS myself? Even if it takes forever on hold, at least I know it's legitimate. How do we know this service isn't just collecting phone numbers or something?

I got a call back in about 2.5 hours. Normally when I've called directly, I either get disconnected after waiting 45+ minutes or have to set aside half a day just waiting on hold. This way I could actually go about my day and just pick up when they called. As for legitimacy concerns, they don't actually answer the call or interact with the IRS on your behalf. They just navigate the phone tree and wait on hold, then connect you directly with the IRS agent. They never have access to any of your tax info - it's just a line-waiting service. I had the same skepticism initially but researched them pretty thoroughly before trying.

Thanks for trying to help! As I mentioned above, I did mix up the numbers - it was actually Form 8889 for my HSA. You're right about the search function though, that would have saved me a lot of headache if I'd just used that from the beginning!

Glad you figured it out! HSA forms can be tricky if you've never filed them before. One thing to watch out for next year - if you have an HSA and max it out, make sure you don't exceed the contribution limit. I did that accidentally one year and had to file an excess contribution withdrawal, which was another form entirely. Tax season is always an adventure!

I've used FreeTaxUSA for years including filing with HSA forms (8889). As long as you enter all the info correctly in their HSA section, the form gets generated and included automatically with your e-filed return. Never had a rejection related to that. The software is pretty good about including all the necessary forms once you input the information.

Thank you! That's reassuring. I was worried I'd have to print and mail everything which I really didn't want to do. I'll finish inputting everything tonight and hopefully can e-file without issues.

That review section is such a lifesaver! I wish I had known about it earlier. I always rush through the final steps because I'm so excited to be done with my taxes, but you're absolutely right that it's worth slowing down there. Last year I almost missed including a 1099-INT because I forgot to enter it, and only caught it when I was reviewing that final forms list. Definitely going to make that review a standard part of my process from now on.