My wife was unemployed and she was single at the beginning of 2016 and so elected to get health insurance through ACA. We got married in July and are filing jointly. Now she has to repay all the premium credits she received even for the period she was “single” and unemployed.
Do you get PTC if you answer no to question 6?
If you answer no to question 6, you are not eligible for PTC. If you answer yes to question 6, you may be allowed a premium tax credit. See Form 8962, Premium Tax Credit, and the Form 8962
Can a married person claim the premium tax credit?
You do not file a married filing separately tax return. There are exceptions for certain victims of domestic abuse and spousal abandonment. For more information about these exceptions, see the Premium Tax Credit questions and answers. You cannot be claimed as a dependent by another person.
When do you become married for the whole tax year?
Remember that your marital status is determined by your status on December 31. That means if you marry on December 31, you are considered married for the whole tax year. As the year draws to a close, and as you consider your new married filing jointly status, here are five tips to keep in mind: 1.
Can a widowed spouse file a joint tax return?
If a spouse died in 2016, the widowed spouse can often file a joint return for that year. Married Filing Separately. A married couple can choose to file two separate tax returns. This may benefit them if it results in less tax owed than if they file a joint tax return.
Can a person who is not married file a joint tax return?
Normally this status is for taxpayers who aren’t married, or who are divorced or legally separated under state law. Married Filing Jointly. If taxpayers are married, they can file a joint tax return. If a spouse died in 2016, the widowed spouse can often file a joint return for that year. Married Filing Separately.