Front cover of Electrolux Factory News from November 25, 1944. A graphic representing the Army Navy E Pennant is to the left of the publication title. It recognized the contribution to war production by the factory and its employees. The pennant was also flown above the facility.
The penalty tax for going without health insurance by year is: 1  2014 insurance penalty fee: $95 per person. 2  2015 insurance penalty fee: $325 per person. 3  2016 insurance penalty fee: 2.5% of income or $695 per person or whichever is higher.
The per person penalty amount is $695 per adult. For children under the age of 18, it is half that amount, $347.50, per child. The maximum due is $2,085. You are required to pay the fee when you file your federal tax return for the year you didn't have health insurance coverage. This is referred to as your individual responsibility payment.