Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 10:33:51 AM

Why am I being penalized for my daughter's lack of healthcare when my exhusband is responsible for it? Court ordered but he lapsed coverage. Why am I fined?

0 1 248
1 Replies
Level 2
Jun 1, 2019 10:33:53 AM

The law states that the requirement for providing health care falls on the person who claims the dependent on their return.  

Therefore, if he does not provide the required health care per your settlement, you must pay the penalty - or alternatively, you can choose not to claim the dependent, or to purchase health coverage for your daughter.