FAQ
'Shoeboxing' is a strategic financial practice that involves recording and categorizing expenses for future withdrawal from a Health Savings Account (HSA). By using other funds for immediate medical expenses while allowing your HSA funds to grow tax-free through investment, you're maximizing growth by taking advantage of tax-efficient savings.
This method allows you to tap into the HSA’s triple-tax advantage: tax-free deductions on contributions, tax-free growth while invested, and tax-free withdrawals for eligible medical expenses.
Shoebox helps empowers you to optimize your HSA management for long-term financial gain and is the only app on the market purpose-built to maximize this process.
Absolutely! We understand the importance of trying before committing. Shoebox offers a generous free tier period which gives you access to all of the app’s features.
Once you're ready, you can easily upgrade to a Shoebox PRO plan for continued access to all the features you’re used to. In addition, this adds the ability to record unlimited expenses, build a more dynamic portfolio, and enable exports to help track your progress.
No, Shoebox does not manage any investments, nor do we offer suggestions or provide any investment advice. However, to help track potential market growth we offer a selection of US market indices to more accurately track the balance growth that you hold with your HSA plan provider. For Shoebox PRO users, we will have the ability to build a customized portfolio coming soon.
Absolutely not! We hold user privacy as a top priority. Any information we hold is entered by you to help you track your financial progress. All data is held and maintained privately within your own Shoebox account.
Any changes to this policy for any potential feature updates, Shoebox and The Blocks will provide clear and appropriate communicate to ensure complete transparency.
Typical HSA-eligible expenses include medical, dental, and vision treatments, prescription medications, preventive care services, and other healthcare-related expenditures.
It's important to note that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines the specific eligible expenses, and these may vary over time. Shoebox is designed to help you track and categorize these expenses accurately, ensuring you're well-prepared for tax time and maximizing the benefits of your HSA.
Always consult IRS guidelines or a tax professional for the most up-to-date information on eligible expenses. To start, check out our nifty guide on getting started. The additional IRS resources mentioned are also included within this document.
Shoebox is the only purpose-built HSA utility on the market and your ultimate companion for maximizing Health Savings Account management. Our app simplifies the complex task of tracking and organizing your HSA expenses, allowing you to focus on what matters most – your health and financial well-being.
Shoebox also goes beyond tracking – it empowers you to make the most of your HSA by leveraging its investment potential. By using alternate funds for immediate medical expenses and letting your HSA grow tax-free through investments, you're creating a solid financial foundation for the future. With Shoebox, you'll effortlessly stay on top of your HSA game, optimize your savings, and build a solid foundation for your financial life.