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The document provides detailed instructions for completing Form 8962, which is used to calculate the Premium Tax Credit (PTC) and reconcile it with any Advance Payment of the Premium Tax Credit (APTC) received for health insurance coverage purchased through a Health Insurance Marketplace in 2020. It outlines eligibility criteria, necessary forms, changes in circumstances that must be reported, and specific calculations required to determine the amount of PTC. Additionally, it includes information on how to handle situations involving multiple tax families, married taxpayers filing separately, and the impact of health reimbursement arrangements.

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What happens if I dont file form 8962?

If you received an APTC and dont file Form 8962, you could be ineligible for Marketplace APTCs in the future. Beginning in plan year 2025, Marketplaces must give enrollees advance notice that they are at risk of losing their APTCs after one year of failing to reconcile.

Why are my taxes rejected due to form 8962?

If an individual tax return should include Form 8962, Premium Tax Credit but does not, it will reject with code F8962-070: The e-File database indicates Form 8962 must be included in the return.

Will I have to pay back my premium tax credit?

If your income is more than what you told us on your application, you may have to repay some or all of the advanced premium tax credits that you got.

What is form 8962 requirement?

Advance payment of the premium tax credit (APTC). If APTC was paid for you or an individual in your tax family, you must file Form 8962 to reconcile (compare) this APTC with your PTC. If the APTC is more than your PTC, you have excess APTC and you must repay the excess, subject to certain limitations.

Why am I being asked to fill out an 8962 form?

Form 8962 is a form you must file with your federal income tax return for a year if you received an advanced premium tax credit through the Marketplace during that year You must use Form 8962 to reconcile your estimated and actual income for the year.

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How to fill out form 8962 step by step?

Filling out Form 8962: A Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Gather the necessary documents. Step 2: Complete Part I - Annual and Monthly Contribution Amount. Step 3: Calculate the premium tax credit in Part II. Step 4: Compare advance credit payments. Step 5: Complete Parts IV and V. Step 6: Double-check and submit.

Why does the IRS want a 8962 form?

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.

What happens if I dont fill out form 8962?

Taxpayers who are required to reconcile APTC and who file on paper but do not include Form 8962 will generally receive letters from the IRS. Because business rule F8962-070 only applies to electronically filed returns, these paper-filed returns will be accepted and the IRS will generally follow up by mail.

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