Here
is a link to a Marketplace tool
with more information, including how to apply
for an exemption. If you qualify for a health coverage exemption,
you may have all or part of the penalty waived. Turbo tax will walk you
through questions about possible exemptions and ask if you have applied for
one, when you click on Health Insurance, at the top.
click
here to go to the healthcare.gov exemption tool
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If you have an Exemption Certificate Number, or you have applied and are
waiting on the number, and you did not have health insurance for all or part of
2017, here's how to enter it.
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When asked, Did you have health insurance coverage in 2017?, select
either the second or third option, depending on your 2017 situation, and Continue.
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If you had insurance part of the year, select the months you had insurance for
and Continue.
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On the Did you have a situation that waives the tax penalty for being
uninsured? screen, scroll down to Applied for a penalty exemption, and
select Got an exemption certificate number from the Marketplace, or I
haven't received one yet and Continue.
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On the Let's get your exemption certificate number (ECN)screen,
select or enter the requested information and Continue. If
you have applied and are waiting for your number, you may enter pending
in the certificate box.
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