Tax Experts Question Whether IRS Will Strictly Enforce Individual Mandate

By Ariel Cohen / February 20, 2018 at 8:49 PM
As tax preparers gear up for a tax season marked by confusion over the repeal of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate in tax year 2019, it remains an open question whether the IRS will audit all individuals who misrepresent their health coverage on their tax returns between now and then. The IRS says it will conduct audits as usual, but experts note that the agency has not traditionally cracked down on those who do not pay the penalty for...


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