JosÃ© MartÃ­ was a Cuban patriot, freedom fighter and poet. Although he never lived to see Cuba free, he is considered the national hero. JosÃ© was born in Havana in 1853 to Spanish parents Mariano MartÃ­ Navarro and Leonor PÃ©rez Cabrera.
This year, Ard said her refund is taking longer -- and she's blaming Obamacare. Ard, who went without health insurance last year, doesn't mind having to pay a $160 Obamacare penalty as part of her 2014 tax return. But she says her $7,124 refund is on hold, and the IRS won't tell her why. Ard is not alone.
Taxpayers who lack health insurance are subject to penalties only if health insurance is deemed affordable. The penalties vary depending upon your income, age and family size, however, there is no penalty for individuals with income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. See the guidelines regarding the tax penalties for not having health insurance.