My wife is non-Resident Alien (F1) and I'm RA (H1B). If we file tax jointly (declare my wife to be treated as RA), can she claim health coverage exemption (Form 8965)?

[TaxGuyBill · Accepted solution]

Yes.

On the screen that asks if you have a situation that can waive the penalty, just say that she was not a US Citizen or Resident (or you can say she was outside of the US for 330 days, as both give the proper code "C" on Form 8965).