Does my healthcare penalty payment come out of my refund before it is disbursed?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Yes

[c-hearn11]

So it has already been taken out of what I am receiving?

[DoninGA]

Yes.  The health care insurance penalty is entered as a tax liability.  When your total tax payments (taxes withheld) are greater than your total tax liabilities then you receive a tax refund for the overpament.

[c-hearn11]

Thank you. I filed a few days ago and was hoping I wouldn't have to make the payment out of what I am supposed to be getting back!! Thanks for your help!