8853 - Archer MSAs and Long-Term Care Insurance Contracts

What is the form used for? :

Use Form 8853 to:

• Report Archer MSA contributions (including employer contributions.
• Figure your Archer MSA deduction.
• Report distributions from Archer MSAs or Medicare Advantage MSAs.
• Report taxable payments from long-term care (LTC) insurance contracts.
• Report taxable accelerated death benefits from a life insurance policy.

Is the form Supported in our program? Yes

How to access the form: To access the form, you will need to open a 1040 return on the online/desktop and then go to Add Form/Display and type 8853.

Limits to the form: This form cannot be copied.

IRS Publication: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8853

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8853 Filing Limitations

Cannot create e-files with multiple copies of Form 8853