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jenny ward from jackson hewitt tax service tackles your tax concerns and what's new in 2016. q. can you give me an example? affect your taxes. " for example, many people who become single parents don't realize they can file head of household instead of single, with better deductions and a lower tax rate schedule. " or eic. it's a tax credit of up to $6,242 based on income and number of qualifying dependents! but more than 25% of american's fail to claim it each year. " 30% of people who weren't eligible last year become eligible. " so if you didn't qualify last year, but you've had a job change or a child, you may this year. q. what's new in taxes this year? " there are a number of important changes. " for example, the penalty for not having health insurance doubles this year. o 2015 = $325 per adult, $162.50 per child or 2 percent of income. o 2016 = $695 per adult and $347.50 per child, or 2.5 percent of income " however, some americans may qualify for an exemption. " a visit to a tax professional can identify credits cost of insurance premiums. " but outside of tax changes, s