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QUESTION

I’m married but estranged from my spouse. We file taxes separately. Am I eligible for premium tax credits?

Individuals with no coverage | Eligibility for Premium Tax Credits and Cost-Sharing Reductions |

ANSWER

Probably not. In order to qualify for premium tax credits you and your spouse must file a joint tax return, unless you are a survivor of domestic abuse or certify that you are an “abandoned” spouse, and that you are unable to locate your spouse after “reasonable diligence.” (26 C.F.R. §§ 1.36B-2; 1.36B-4.)