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How To Report Insurance If Covered Under Parent’s Plan

If you’re covered under your parent’s health insurance plan, you won’t face tax penalties when filing your 2014 Taxes 

If you’re in your early twenties and recently entered the “real world”, you know first hand how overwhelming it can be.

Not only do you feel the pressure to succeed in your first job, but you’ve also been slammed with bills you’ve never seen before. From paying student loans to coughing up rent and everything in between, you’ve got a lot on your plate.

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare, paying for health insurance isn’t yet on your list of concerns. Keep in mind however,  you’ll need to report your insurance coverage on your 2014 Tax Return. RapidTax is here to help!

Who is Eligible for Coverage under Parent’s Plan?

You may be unsure if you qualify to be covered under your parent’s health insurance plan. Here’s what you should know:

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Obamacare & Your 2014 Tax Return

You’ll be required to report your “health insurance status” on your 2014 Taxes

Obamacare aka the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was introduced by President Obama to increase the quality and affordability of health insurance.

Although the changes to government may seem confusing, RapidTax is here to help you through filing your 2014 taxes!  The questions below will help you get a better idea of what your tax situation will look like.

1. Did you have Health Insurance in 2014?

The Affordable Care Act will especially affect your 2014 Taxes if you didn’t have health insurance coverage throughout 2014.

You’re safe if you received coverage from one of the following sources;

If you don’t have coverage from one of the sources listed above, the only way you’ll avoid paying extra when filing is to fall within the list of qualified Exemptions. View the complete Exemptions list on the RapidTax blog!  Continue reading “Obamacare & Your 2014 Tax Return”