Even though health insurance coverage is not mandatory for federal tax purposes, but some states still require it. If you happen to leave in one those states, if you are not covered, you need to pay a penalty. It sounds like the $750 you paid last year was for your state.
If you are covered on your job, select We all had health insurance coverage all year when you reach the screen About Your Health Insurance.
You should not pay the penalty if you are covered.
Here are the states that have an individual health insurance mandate:
- California
- The District of Columbia
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
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