As explained on the HealthCare.gov website Fees & Exemptions, if you do not have health coverage in 2018, you may have to pay a fee. This fee is called the individual shared responsibility payment.
It is possible, in certain circumstances, to get an exemption from this individual shared responsibility payment. If you do not have health coverage, one of the following three could apply to your situation.
To enter a coverage exemption into the TaxAct program, follow the steps below: