Question

Benito is age 29 and single. during all of 2016, he did not have qualifying health coverage nor was he eligible for an exemption. his household income was $47,650. what is the amount of shared responsibility payment he must report on his 2016 income tax return

Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is $932.5

(47,650-10,350) x .025 = $932.5

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