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I’m Enrolled in Obamacare Marketplace- How Do I Report it On My Taxes?

Enrolled in the Health Insurance Marketplace? Here’s how you’ll report your coverage on your 2014 Taxes

Obamacare – also known as the Affordable Care Act, or the ACA – is a law enacted to ensure that all Americans can afford health insurance.

If you enrolled in the Obamacare Marketplace, you’ll need to report it on your 2014 Tax Return. The information you report will directly impact your tax refund.

Below, you’ll find out how to report your health care insurance that you purchased through the marketplace on your 2014 taxes.

Reporting Obamacare on 2014 Tax Return

If you purchased your health care insurance through the marketplace for 2014, refer to the following steps;

  1. By the end of January 2015, you’ll receive a Form 1095-A in the mail. Don’t throw this form away! You’ll need it in order to complete your 2014 tax return.

  2. Look over the Form 1095-A. The following information will be reported;

  • effective date
  • the total amount of your premium through the Health Insurance Marketplace
  • the total premium assistance you received (aka the advanced payments of the premium tax credit paid directly to your insurance company to lower your out-of-pocket monthly premiums)

  1. Once you’re ready to prepare your 2014 taxes, have your Form 1095-A (and any other tax documents) on hand. Continue reading “I’m Enrolled in Obamacare Marketplace- How Do I Report it On My Taxes?”

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Obamacare & Your 2014 Tax Return

You’ll be required to report your “health insurance status” on your 2014 Taxes

Obamacare aka the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was introduced by President Obama to increase the quality and affordability of health insurance.

Although the changes to government may seem confusing, RapidTax is here to help you through filing your 2014 taxes!  The questions below will help you get a better idea of what your tax situation will look like.

1. Did you have Health Insurance in 2014?

The Affordable Care Act will especially affect your 2014 Taxes if you didn’t have health insurance coverage throughout 2014.

You’re safe if you received coverage from one of the following sources;

If you don’t have coverage from one of the sources listed above, the only way you’ll avoid paying extra when filing is to fall within the list of qualified Exemptions. View the complete Exemptions list on the RapidTax blog!  Continue reading “Obamacare & Your 2014 Tax Return”

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End of Year Tax Tips to Maximize Your Refund

Tax Season 2015 is around the corner. Increase your 2014 tax refund with these tax tips…

The end of year marks an eventful time for many. Not only does Starbucks release their Holiday menu but most of us can already taste Thanksgiving dinner. Then, there’s the surge of Black Friday holiday shopping and before you know it, you’ll be decorating holiday cookies!

With so many cookies to bake and gifts to wrap, don’t forget to take the time to plan ahead for the upcoming 2015 tax season. After all, once the holiday season comes to an end, the 2015 Tax Season will begin shortly after.

Although the IRS has yet to announce the first day to file 2014 taxes, it’s the perfect time to take steps to maximize your tax refund.

2014 Tax Return Coupon

Make A Holiday Donation

Can you think of a better way to spread holiday cheer than giving? Rather than just giving to your family and friends this holiday season, spread some holiday spirit to those in need.

When you give, you receive, specifically when it comes to taxes. Donations are tax deductible. Continue reading “End of Year Tax Tips to Maximize Your Refund”