j7d28s84
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I was taken aback by the fact that I received a healthcare penalty on my 2017 taxes. Why did I still receive this penalty if the government was getting rid of it?

 
TomK
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Unfortunately, "The bill eliminates the tax penalty for not having health insurance after December 31, 2018."

For more information about the newly past tax reform, please read this article - 2017 Tax Reform Legislation: What You Should Know  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/2017-tax-reform-legislation-what-you-should-know...

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