Don’t they understand some people will not be able to afford the insurance only the penalty. According to the Calif exchange my premiums would be $1154.00 a month I don’t have it so I would have to pay the fine. Just because your adjusted gross income says you make so much that does not take into account taxes being with held, all of your household expenses at the end I just don’t have it. They should figure out what your salary is after tax if they did that I would be able to get subsidiaries. This whole thins is a bunch of crap.
I understand exactly what you're saying. I'm self employed and what is shown as income on my tax return is a lot higher than what I actual have in income. However, let me disagree with you on one thing where I think you might be falling into the liberal trap of income discrimination.
Why should I have to pay more for anything because I make more money than someone else?
If I buy a car should I have to pay more for the same car than someone who makes less?
Why should my healthcare premium be higher?
Does anyone know how and what to figure as your anticipated income? I have read different ways but I am not sure what number to use. After tax? And what happens if you figure it wrong? We are a few dollars away from subsidies if we us the magi number as some have suggested. I have to take my social security early just to pay this health tax.
Look at the bright side! Since Obamacare is a ‘tax’ you should be able to qualify for food stamps now. (sarcasm maybe)