Things combine in a marriage. A married couple can file jointly and receive a great number of benefits however it can also create a number of issues. When a married couple files their taxes jointly, it means that they are responsible for both their individual return as well as their partner’s. That being said, if one of them owes money to the IRS and does not pay, the IRS has the legal right to go after both individuals.

However the IRS does understand that there are situations that occur and it is not always fair to the spouse to owe what their partner owes. That is why the IRS created the Innocent Spouse Relief. This relief provided from the IRS can relieve the spouse (or ex-spouse) from owing back taxes, interest or penalties related to a joint file tax return. If you find that you are in this situation due to your spouse or ex-spouse’s financial situation with the IRS please consider speaking with an expert tax professional about the Innocent Spouse Relief. This could lift a financial burden put on you by your spouse for which you have nothing to do with. Seek council now and discuss your options with a tax attorney.

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