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Health Insurance 1095 Forms – As Easy as ABC [Video]

December 8, 2015 September 14, 2016 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

This year taxpayers may receive a 1095 form detailing 2015 health insurance coverage. There are three types 1095 forms: the 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. You’ll receive a 1095-A if you purchased health insurance through the Marketplace. You’ll need this form...

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UPDATE: Check Health Insurance Off Your List by December 17

December 8, 2015 December 16, 2015 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Update: Healthcare.gov has announced an extension until 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on Thursday, December 17 (2:59 a.m. Friday Eastern time) to purchase or make changes to coverage beginning on January 1, 2016. If your state has its own marketplace, visit its website for...

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Update: Don’t Forget! Sign up by December 17 for Marketplace Health Coverage Starting January 1

December 3, 2015 December 16, 2015 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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I have health insurance through my employer. What do I need to know?

November 24, 2015 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Open enrollment for the Marketplace is in full swing, which means it’s time to evaluate health insurance options for you and your family. Whether you are already covered through your employer or are shopping on the Marketplace, it’s important to...

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Tax Tales: I’m Self Employed AND Have Affordable Health Care

November 12, 2015 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

You might say I’m an early adopter – I’ve worked in the computer industry for a long time and bought my first computer in 1990. I was also one of the early fans of genealogy before that became so popular,...

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Marketplace Health Insurance Decoded [Infographic]

November 3, 2015 August 30, 2017 / TurboTaxAngie

Choosing a health insurance plan that is right for you and your family is a very important decision. The plan you choose will affect your monthly premiums along with out-of-pocket costs you may encounter. When evaluating your options, it’s important...

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Tax Tales: From Uninsured to Insured – How I Found Affordable Health Care

October 26, 2015 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With the new health insurance requirement, 2014 was the first tax season that Americans had to report their health coverage status on their tax returns. While some individuals opted to pay the penalty, others decided to seek out an affordable...

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TurboTax 2016 Health Care Penalty Calculator

October 22, 2015 September 19, 2016 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Most Americans are required to have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act and those that do not have health insurance could face a 2016 tax penalty when they file their 2016 taxes in 2017. If you are uninsured you...

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TurboTax 2016 Health Care Subsidy Calculator

October 22, 2015 September 14, 2016 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Wondering if you’re eligible for assistance to help pay your health insurance premiums through the federal or a state Marketplace? Not to worry, TurboTax subsidy calculator will let you know if you could qualify for a tax credit from the...

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TurboTax Health Care Income Estimator [Calculator]

October 22, 2015 October 28, 2015 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

When you sign up for a health insurance plan during the Marketplace Open Enrollment, you may be eligible for assistance to help pay your monthly health insurance premium based on your annual household income and family size. To estimate your...

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