Get Irs Instructions 8965 2018-2026

Filling out the IRS Instructions for Form 8965 can be straightforward with the right guidance. This document provides essential instructions for claiming health coverage exemptions and computing shared responsibility payments related to health insurance coverage in 2018.

Follow the steps to fill out the form accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Review the general instructions to identify if you qualify to check the 'Full-year health care coverage or exempt' box on Form 1040. If eligible, you do not need to complete Form 8965.
3. If not exempt, identify if you or anyone in your tax household had minimum essential coverage or coverage exemptions for any month in 2018. Collect relevant documentation, such as Form 1095 from your coverage provider.
4. Complete Part I of Form 8965 if you received a Marketplace-exempt certificate for coverage exemption or have a pending application from the Marketplace. Include the individual’s names, SSNs, and Exemption Certificate Numbers (ECN) if available.
5. If applicable, complete Part II to indicate your household income and determine if it is below the filing threshold. This may allow you to check the 'Full-year health care coverage or exempt' box on Form 1040.
6. Complete Part III if you are claiming coverage exemptions for any specific months. Enter the correct exemption codes based on the exemption types table.
7. Review all entries for accuracy. Ensure all codes and personal information match your tax return documents.
8. Once you have filled out the form accurately, save your changes, download or print the form, and consider sharing it with a knowledgeable tax advisor for confirmation.

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