IRS Form 8965: Health Coverage Exemptions
Form 8965 was used to claim exemptions from the health coverage requirement on older federal returns. Most people only need it when dealing with a past tax year that used it. Check the prior year form and instructions on IRS.gov for the year in question.
What this form is for
It reported coverage exemptions for people without minimum essential health coverage on returns that used it.
What to have ready
- The return for the year in question
- Any IRS letter about that year
Related forms
Read the IRS page
IRS.gov page for Form 8965 (opens in a new tab). The IRS page is the final word on this form.
Frequently asked questions
What is IRS Form 8965?
Form 8965 was used to claim exemptions from the health coverage requirement on older federal returns. Most people only need it when dealing with a past tax year that used it. Check the prior year form and instructions on IRS.gov for the year in question.
Where do I get Form 8965?
The current version and instructions are on the IRS page for Form 8965 at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f8965--2018.pdf. Download it there so you have the right revision.
Do I need to file Form 8965?
It depends on your situation. Read the IRS page and the instructions, and if a letter mentioned Form 8965, read what that letter asks for. OweRight does not give tax advice.
What should I have ready for Form 8965?
A good starting list is: the return for the year in question; any irs letter about that year. The instructions on IRS.gov list everything the form asks for.
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