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Published onMarch 24, 2016

Make sure you have the right 1095 tax forms to file your taxes

Don’t forget to use your health insurance tax form to file your 2015 federal income taxes! The 1095 tax forms you’ll need depend on whether you had health insurance coverage through the Marketplace or another source, like your job.

Published onMarch 10, 2016

What to do if your Form 1095-A is incorrect

If you enrolled in a Marketplace health insurance plan for 2015, you should have gotten tax Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace® Statement in the mail. If you have an online Marketplace account, it should be there too.

Check your 1095-A to make sure it’s correct

Published onFebruary 26, 2016

How to “reconcile“ your 2015 Marketplace premium tax credit

If you had a 2015 Marketplace health plan and used premium tax credits to lower your monthly payment, you'll need to "reconcile" when you file your federal tax return. Reconciling can affect either the amount of your refund or the amount of tax you owe.

Published onFebruary 5, 2016

Form 1095-A and your 2015 federal income taxes

If you (or anyone in your household) had a Marketplace health plan for 2015, keep an eye out for Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace® Statement in the mail. It should arrive through the U.S. mail by mid-February, and it’ll also appear online in your Marketplace account.
You’ll need it to file your 2015 federal income tax return and figure out your final 2015 premium tax credit, if you qualify for one.