amend 1040 to include deduction for new HSA contribution?

[pedro]

Hi, I already filed my 1040 for 2014, then realized that I had not maximized my HSA contribution yet. I assume I can make the contribution and then file an amended 1040 to claim the deduction (probably even before April 15). However, I just read this on my HSA fiduciary's website.

"Can I still contribute for 2014?
You can make contributions through Apr. 15, 2015, or the time you file your return, whichever comes first."

I have not been able to verify this on the IRS website or anywhere else. Does anyone have a definitive answer on this (or even a strong hunch)?

Thanks,
Pedro

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[John Levine]

>"Can I still contribute for 2014?
>You can make contributions through Apr. 15, 2015, or the time you file your return,
>whichever comes first."
>
>I have not been able to verify this on the IRS website or anywhere else. Does anyone
>have a definitive answer on this (or even a strong hunch)?

A little googlage finds IRS Pub 969 which says the deadline is April 15:

http://www.irs.gov/publications/p969/ar02.html#en_US_2014_publink1000204020

R's,
John

[pedro]

> A little googlage finds IRS Pub 969 which says the deadline is April 15:
>
> http://www.irs.gov/publications/p969/ar02.html#en_US_2014_publink1000204020
>
> R's,
> John
>

Thanks, that's all I was able to find as well...simple deadline of April 15, 2015. I have not found anywhere else that says (or even suggests) that the deadline for HSA contributions is cut short if taxes are filed earlier than April 15.