One Simple Graphic Helps You Determine if You’re Eligible for the Premium Tax Credit

IRS Health Care Tax Tip 2015-65, October 15, 2015

The premium tax credit can help make purchasing health insurance coverage more affordable for people with moderate incomes. Answer the yes-or-no questions in the following chart – or via accessible text – and follow the arrows to find out if you may be eligible for the premium tax credit.

Here are links to information and resources referenced in the graphic:

• Form 8962, Premium Tax Credit (PTC) PDF
• Instructions for Form 8962 PDF
• Information about the federal poverty line (FPL)
• Publication 974, Premium Tax Credit (PTC) PDF
• Interactive Tax Assistant: Am I Eligible to Claim the Premium Tax Credit