Innocent Spouse Relief
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Innocent Spouse Relief is a provision by the IRS that allows a spouse to be relieved from paying additional tax, interest, and penalties if their spouse or ex-spouse improperly reported or omitted items on their joint tax return.
Eligibility: You may qualify if you filed a joint return and the tax understatement was due to errors made by your spouse, which you were unaware of.
Types of Relief:
Innocent Spouse Relief: Relieves you from additional tax if your spouse understated the tax due to errors.
Separation of Liability Relief: Allows you to separate your liability from your spouse’s if you are divorced, separated, or no longer living together.
Equitable Relief: Available if you don’t qualify for the other types but it would be unfair to hold you responsible for the tax.
Application: You need to file Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief, to apply.
This relief can be crucial if you were unaware of your spouse’s tax misdeeds and are now facing unexpected tax liabilities. If you think you might qualify, it’s a good idea to consult with a tax professional to guide you through the process.