If he did NOT get the APTC, then he will not get it refunded if his income is less than Poverty line. He would not have to pay the credit back, but he cannot claim it on his return if he did not get it.
You may qualify for the PTC if your household income is less than 100% of the federal poverty line a...
- No one can claim you as a dependent for the year.
- You or an individual in your tax family enrolled in a
qualified health plan through a Marketplace.
- The Marketplace estimated at the time of enrollment
that your household income would be at least 100% of the
federal poverty line for your family size for 2024.
- APTC was paid for the coverage of 1 or more months
during 2024.
- You otherwise qualify as an applicable taxpayer (except
for the federal poverty line percentage).
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