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Innocent Spouse Relief: Liberating Individuals from Tax Liability

Innocent Spouse Relief: Liberating Individuals from Tax Liability

Understanding Innocent Spouse Relief

Innocent Spouse Relief offers respite to individuals who filed joint tax returns with a spouse, only to discover their spouse’s inability or failure to pay taxes. This relief is particularly relevant for married or recently divorced individuals. 

IRS Form 8857 becomes a crucial tool in seeking relief by requesting the removal of tax debt and associated penalties.

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Timely Action is Crucial

There is a critical time window for filing a request for Innocent Spouse Relief, typically limited to two years in most cases. If you have recently become aware of your situation, it’s imperative to take immediate action. 

Contacting us at IRSProb.com ensures timely initiation of the relief process.

FAQs

It provides relief from additional tax owed if your spouse or former spouse failed to report income, reported income improperly, or claimed improper deductions or credits.

You must prove that when you signed the joint tax return, you didn't know, and had no reason to know, that there was an understatement of tax.

There are three types: Correspondence audits (via mail), Office audits (in an IRS office), and Field audits (at your home, business, or accountant's office).

There are three types: Innocent Spouse Relief, Separation of Liability Relief, and Equitable Relief.

File Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief, with the IRS as soon as you become aware of a tax liability for which you believe only your spouse or former spouse should be held responsible.
Yes, you generally must file Form 8857 within two years after the date the IRS first attempted to collect the tax from you.
You can appeal the IRS's decision to the United States Tax Court.
Innocent Spouse Relief only applies to federal taxes. You'll need to check with your state's tax agency for similar state tax relief options.

If you are granted relief, your spouse or former spouse will be solely responsible for the tax liability.

Important Terms To Know

Your Advocates at IRSProb.com

At IRSProb.com, we specialize in presenting your case to the IRS for Innocent Spouse Relief. Our expertise lies in effectively dissociating you from the penalties associated with your spouse’s tax situation. Trust us to navigate the complexities of the relief process and advocate on your behalf.

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