are contributions to a hsa pre tax
How to Make Pre-Tax or Post-Tax Contributions. First we have to be clear on what those terms mean. A pre-tax contribution is one made by your employer, either as part of your benefits plan, or as a deduction from your paycheck which you directed to your HSA. In either case, the money comes from your employer prior to payroll taxes (such as FICA and FUTA) and Federal income tax withholding being applied.