I had lived in California last year and moved out of country in September. Now I'm facing health insurance penalty and thinking what if I wait till 2018 to file both 2016 and 2017 taxes together. Is this a good idea? I found out that one can be exempt from health insurance penalty if resided overseas for at least 330 days in any 12-month period. I don't owe any taxes in 2016 and I haven't had a job since September, so no income to file from overseas fyi. I'm looking for a job here, so it is very likely that I'll file as a bona fide resident for 2017. Please Advise.
