Innocent Spouse Relief

Facing tax issues due to a spouse?
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Innocent Spouse Relief Overview

Learn how Innocent Spouse Relief can protect you from unfair tax liability caused by your spouse's actions and how our tax relief services can help you navigate the process.

PROTECTION FROM LIABILITY

Innocent Spouse Relief provides protection from tax liability caused by your spouse or former spouse's underreported income or unpaid taxes.

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

Our skilled tax professionals will help you understand the eligibility requirements, who qualifies, and guide you through the application process.

PEACE OF MIND

Successfully obtaining Innocent Spouse Tax Relief can offer you peace of mind and financial stability in the face of an unjust tax burden. Get relief today!

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What is Innocent Spouse Relief?

Innocent Spouse Relief is a provision by the IRS that allows you to be relieved of responsibility for paying tax, interest, and penalties if your spouse or former spouse improperly reported items or omitted items on your joint tax return. To qualify, you must meet specific criteria and submit a request to the IRS.

Do I Qualify?

To qualify for Innocent Spouse Relief, you must prove that you were unaware of the errors or omissions on the joint tax return and that it would be unfair to hold you responsible for the tax liability. The IRS will consider various factors when evaluating your request. If you’re unsure, speak with our tax experts first.

Factors Considered by the IRS:

Knowledge of errors or omissions

Economic hardship

Marital status

Legal obligation to pay tax

Benefit received from erroneous items

The Innocent Spouse Relief Process

1

CONSULTATION

Schedule a consultation with our tax professionals to assess your situation, whether you qualify, and determine if Innocent Spouse Relief is the right solution for you.

2

APPLICATION

We'll help you gather necessary documentation and complete the required forms to submit your Innocent Spouse Relief request to the IRS.

3

RESOLUTION

If your request is approved, we'll work with you to ensure proper documentation and follow-up with the IRS, providing you with peace of mind and financial security.

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What is innocent spouse relief?

Innocent spouse relief is a provision under U.S. tax law that allows a spouse to be relieved of responsibility for paying tax, interest, and penalties if their spouse (or former spouse) improperly reported or omitted items on their joint tax return without their knowledge.

What is the innocent spouse rule?

The innocent spouse rule refers to the criteria set by the IRS that allows one spouse to claim ignorance of tax errors made by the other on a joint tax return, potentially absolving them from liability for those errors.

What qualifies for innocent spouse relief?

To qualify for innocent spouse relief, you must prove that when you signed the joint tax return, you did not know, and had no reason to know, that there was an understatement of tax. Additionally, taking into account all the facts and circumstances, it would be unfair to hold you liable for the understatement of tax.

Innocent spouse relief vs injured spouse

Innocent spouse relief is for taxpayers who believe they should not be held liable for inaccuracies on a joint return caused by their spouse. In contrast, injured spouse relief applies when a tax refund from a joint return is applied to a past due obligation of the other spouse, such as child support, and the "injured" spouse seeks a portion of the refund.

What are the four types of innocent spouse relief?

Innocent Spouse Relief
For those unaware of a spouse's error on a joint return.
Separation of Liability Relief
Allocates additional tax owed between you and your former spouse or current spouse you're separated from.
Equitable Relief
Applies when you don't qualify for the other types of relief for something not reported correctly on a joint return or not paid correctly.
Relief for Underpayment of Tax
If your spouse (or former spouse) didn't pay the tax reported on your joint return.

Who can file innocent spouse relief?

Any individual who filed a joint tax return and believes they should not be held liable for errors or omissions made by their spouse (or former spouse) can file for innocent spouse relief.

How do I file innocent spouse relief?

To file for innocent spouse relief, you need to complete Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief, and submit it to the IRS. You do not need to attach it to your tax return. If you need guidance on this process, speak with our tax relief experts.

How long does innocent spouse relief take?

The processing time for an innocent spouse relief claim can vary, typically ranging from 6 months to a year, depending on the complexity of the case and the IRS's workload.

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