2018 taxes & the Health Insurance Marketplace®

2018 Marketplace plan with premium tax credits

You must file a federal tax return for 2018 — even if you usually don't file or your income is below the level requiring you to.

1. Find your Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace® Statement

Find it in your HealthCare.gov account –select your 2018 application, then select "Tax forms" from the menu on the left.

Get help finding your 1095-A.

Don’t file your 2018 taxes until you have an accurate 1095-A.

2. Make sure your 1095-A is correct — and if not, call us

Confirm basic information about health plan and household members on Parts I and II of the form. Contact the Marketplace Call Center if you find an error.

Make sure the premium for your second lowest cost Silver plan (SLCSP) is correct. If it’s not, use our tax tool to get your SLCSP.

Learn how to check your SLCSP.

3. Fill out Form 8962 to "reconcile"

  • Use the information from your 1095-A to fill out Form 8962, Premium Tax Credit.
  • Use Form 8962 to “reconcile” your premium tax credit — compare the amount you used in 2018 to lower your monthly insurance payment with the actual premium tax credit you qualify for based on your final 2018 income. Any difference will affect your refund or tax owed.

Get a step-by-step guide to reconciling your premium tax credit.

4. Attach Form 8962 when you file your federal income tax return

Don't attach your 1095-A to your return. Keep Form 8962 with your other tax documents.

Tax forms and guides

More than one coverage status?

If you were enrolled in a Marketplace plan with premium tax credits for only part of 2018, or other household members had different coverage, visit these pages for enrollment in:

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