What do I do if I received an IRS letter about a missing 8962?
Why is the IRS requesting Form 8962
Premium tax credit (PTC).
The credit provides financial assistance to pay the premiums for the qualified health plan offered through a Marketplace by reducing the amount of tax you owe, giving you a refund, or increasing your refund amount. You must file Form 8962 to compute and take the PTC on your tax return.
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Will IRS automatically refund premium tax credit
The credit is “refundable” because, if the amount of the credit is more than the amount of your tax liability, you will receive the difference as a refund. If you owe no tax, you can get the full amount of the credit as a refund.
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How does Form 8962 affect tax return
To reconcile, you compare two amounts: the premium tax credit you used in advance during the year; and the amount of tax credit you qualify for based on your final income. You'll use IRS Form 8962 to do this. If you used more premium tax credit than you qualify for, you'll pay the difference with your federal taxes.
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Do you have to pay back a premium tax credit for health insurance
If at the end of the year you've taken more premium tax credit in advance than you're due based on your final income, you'll have to pay back the excess when you file your federal tax return. If you've taken less than you qualify for, you'll get the difference back.
Who is not required to file form 8962
If you received a Form 1095-B from your insurance company or a Form 1095-C from your employer, you don't file Form 8962. Customarily, you must fill out and file Form 8962 if: You paid your health insurance premiums out of pocket, and now want to claim the premium tax credit, or.
Why is TurboTax asking for form 8962
Form 8962 for tax credits
If you bought your health insurance from the Marketplace, you will file Form 8962 with your tax return. The ACA law includes a special Premium Tax Credit to help certain people pay the costs of health insurance, and Form 8962 relates to that credit.
What if Form 8962 premium tax credit is missing from the return
In response to the rejection of an electronically filed return that's missing the Form 8962, individuals may refile a complete return by completing and attaching Form 8962 or a written explanation of the reasons for its absence.
Is premium tax credit claimed on Form 8962 filed with the tax return
What Is IRS Form 8962: Premium Tax Credit Form 8962 is used to calculate the amount of premium tax credit you're eligible to claim if you paid premiums for health insurance purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Claiming the premium tax credit could reduce your tax liability for the year.
What happens if you don’t file 1095-A form
What happens if you don't file your 1095-A You will not be able to file your taxes without Form 1095-A. You can wait on your form to arrive in the mail or log into your HealthCare.gov account to find your form. If you filed your taxes before reviewing Form 1095-A, you may need to submit an amended tax return.
How do I avoid paying back my ACA subsidy
You can avoid having to repay your ACA subsidies by letting your health exchange know about any changes in your income or family composition during the year. This way, your subsidies can be adjusted during the year to reflect your actual income. Talk to a Tax attorney.
Will I get penalized if I underestimate my income for Obamacare
It's normal for most people to overestimate or underestimate their ACA premium tax credit by a small amount. There's no added penalty for taking extra subsidies. The difference will be reflected in your tax payment or refund.
Does everyone need to file form 8962
Form 8962 is used to estimate the amount of premium tax credit for which you're eligible if you're insured through the Health Insurance Marketplace. You need to complete Form 8962 if you wish to claim a premium tax credit on your tax return, or you received advance payments of premium tax credits during the year.
Does TurboTax automatically fill out form 8962
TurboTax will automatically fill out Form 8962 once you enter your Form 1095-A. You have to include Form 8962 with your tax return if: You qualified for the Premium Tax Credit in 2023. You or someone on your tax return received advance payments of the Premium Tax Credit.
Can I file without my 1095
Form 1095-B is not required to file your state or federal taxes and you may self‑attest to your health coverage without it. You should get a Form 1095-B in the mail by January 31 following the reported tax year.
Does a 1095-A affect my tax return
If you enrolled in qualifying Marketplace coverage, received a Form 1095-A, and filed your tax return based on that form, you do not need to file an amended return based on your corrected Form 1095-A. This is true even if additional taxes would be owed based on the new information.
What is the penalty for not offering ACA
Failure to file penalty
For the 2023 tax year, the IRS ACA penalty for failing to file 1095-C forms is $290 per return if filed after August 1, 2023. The penalty amount increases to $580 if the employer intentionally disregards the filing responsibilities.
Is there a penalty for ACA subsidy
The penalty for not having coverage the entire year will be at least $850 per adult and $425 per dependent child under 18 in the household when you file your 2023 state income tax return in 2023.
What happens if you underestimate your income for the healthcare Marketplace
If you underestimated your income, call your state or federal marketplace to adjust your subsidy. You can do this at any time of the year.
What happens if you underestimate your ACA subsidy
If you over-estimate your income and end up claiming less help than you are entitled to, the difference will be refunded to you when you file your income taxes the following year. You can browse related questions in the Marketplace Verification and Appeals section.
How to upload form 8962 to TurboTax
Add Form 8962 online.Sign In to Turbo Tax.Click Tax Home, in the upper left.Make sure the correct year is underlined in blue.Select Amend (change) return and then Amend Using Turbo Tax Online.Do not click continue on the “We'll help you change (amend) your return” screen.