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The document is a draft of California Form FTB 3853 for the taxable year 2020, which is used to report health coverage exemptions and calculate the Individual Shared Responsibility Penalty. It outlines who must file the form, eligibility for coverage exemptions, and instructions for completing various parts of the form. The document emphasizes that individuals are required to maintain minimum essential coverage (MEC) or qualify for an exemption to avoid penalties when filing their state tax returns.

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How to avoid California health insurance penalty?

If you and/or another member of your applicable household is considered to have MEC for any, or all, months in 2022 enter coverage code Z in Part III on form FTB 3853. For additional details about this coverage code, see the instructions for Part III.

Do I need form 3853 to file taxes?

Not required to file a tax return. See the instructions under Part II. Only one form FTB 3853 should be filed for each applicable household. If you can be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer, you do not need to file form FTB 3853 and do not owe an Individual Shared Responsibility Penalty.

Why is TurboTax making me fill out form 8615?

It is possible that there is information in your tax return that is causing TurboTax to generate a Form 8615. Form 8615 is only required if you have a child under the age of 19 (or under the age of 24 and a full-time student), and has unearned income of $2200 or more.

Why is TurboTax asking for a 1095 form?

You should receive a Form 1095-A by mid-February if you purchased health insurance through Healthcare.gov or your states health insurance marketplace. You need to enter the information from 1095-A into TurboTax, as you wont be able to file Form 8962 and accurately report the Premium Tax Credit without it.

What is form 3853 TurboTax?

Form FTB 3853 Health Coverage Exemptions and Individual Shared Responsibility Penalty.

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Why is TurboTax asking me for form 3853?

Form FTB 3853 Health Coverage Exemptions and Individual Shared Responsibility Penalty. Use Form FTB 3853 to determine if you owe an individual shared responsibility penalty or to claim exemptions from the state individual health coverage mandate on your California state tax return.