Using my dependent's MAGI on the Health Insurance section

mulva1972 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:07:39 GMT

TurboTax says to use Line 4 from my son's 1040EZ less line 2, but the help section TaxGuyBill says only to use this if there is taxable income (line 6 on 1040EZ). Which is correct?

Technically both are correct. The first question on the p...

ValerieE — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:07:41 GMT

Technically both are correct.

The first question on the page where you enter your dependent's MAGI says "Are any of your dependents required to file a 2016 tax return?" One way to determine this is if they have taxable income (on line 6 of the 1040EZ). TaxGuyBill was basically giving you an easy way to determine if your dependent is required to file a return. If you answer "No" you do not have to enter your dependent's MAGI which is what TaxGuyBill instructed.

However, if you answer "Yes" because your dependent is required to file a tax return (has taxable income) then you will need to enter the amount as described in TurboTax. Please note though, that the instructions say, "add the amounts on line 4 and any tax exempt interest reported in the space to the left of line 2." You do not want to subtract the amount in line 2.

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Using my dependent's MAGI on the Health Insurance section

Technically both are correct. The first question on the p...