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Health and Medical Tax Topics
Tax Reform and Healthcare
Before tax reform was passed, if you did not have health insurance coverage or qualify for an exemption, you were required to pay a penalty on your tax return. In 2016, as many as 4 million taxpayers paid the penalty.
Many states will be assessing the penalty on taxpayers without health insurance so check with your state on their requirements.
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Are there additional standard deductions for the aged, blind, or others?
Yes, the additional standard deduction amount for the aged or the blind is $1,300. The additional standard deduction increases to $1,650 for unmarried taxpayers. The standard deduction amount for an individual who may be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer cannot exceed $1,100, or the sum of $350 and the individual’s earned income.
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