HSA calculator: see your triple tax advantage
The HSA is the only account in the tax code with a triple tax advantage: your contributions are tax-deductible, your investments grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are never taxed. This calculator shows you what that actually adds up to. Enter your coverage type, contribution amount, and time horizon, and we’ll project your HSA balance. Then, compare it to the same dollars invested in a regular taxable account, so you can see exactly how much the tax advantage puts back in your pocket. After age 65, your HSA even doubles as a retirement account, with non-medical withdrawals taxed like a Traditional IRA.
Want to see how this works for your accounts?
2026 HSA limits: $4,400 self-only, $8,750 family, +$1,000 catch-up at 55+ (contribution input is capped accordingly). The taxable comparison invests the after-tax equivalent of each contribution (contribution × (1 − tax rate)) and pays 15% capital gains at the end. Requires HDHP coverage and no Medicare enrollment.
For illustration only — not investment, tax, or legal advice. Projections use hypothetical, constant assumptions and simplified fee and tax treatment. IRS limits, brackets, and phase-outs shown reflect published 2026 figures where noted and should be verified against current IRS guidance. Actual results will vary. Consult a qualified professional.