Form 8885 - Internal Revenue Service - irs-2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the recipient’s social security number and name. If both spouses are recipients, complete a separate form for each.
3. In Part I, check the boxes for each month in 2013 where you meet the eligibility criteria. Ensure you review the conditions carefully before marking.
4. For Part II, enter the total amount paid directly to your health plan for qualified insurance coverage for the months checked in Part I. Remember to exclude any advance payments or reimbursements.
5. Complete line 4 by subtracting any Archer MSA or health savings account distributions from your total premiums paid. If this results in zero or less, you cannot claim the credit.
6. Finally, multiply the amount on line 4 by 72.5% and enter this result on the appropriate line of your tax return forms (1040, 1040NR, etc.).

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