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Dying with a health savings account can leave a tax bomb for heirs

CNBC · May 9, 2026, 1:30 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Building up a large balance in a health savings account can be a smart financial move to cover medical expenses in old age.
But dying with a hefty HSA can pose tax problems for heirs — specifically, non-spouse heirs like children, grandchildren, friends and others, according to financial planners.

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Building up a large balance in a health savings account can be a smart financial move to cover medical expenses in old age.

But dying with a hefty HSA can pose tax problems for heirs — specifically, non-spouse heirs like children, grandchildren, friends and others, according to financial planners.

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Dying with a health savings account can leave a tax bomb for heirs

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