Q: I got premium tax credits for health insurance. I am married, but I only included my income on the application.
The application said I have to file taxes jointly if I am married accepting tax credits. What is going to happen? Do I file jointly or married filing seperatley and pay back credits? I dont want to get in trouble. Did I go about this the wrong way?
A: You are supposed to list the total household income when you apply for the credit. You need to file correctly (married filing jointly) and then you will likely owe back some/all of the credits you received. You can only file married filing separately and still receive the credit in limited circumstances.
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