Am I responsible for taxes my spouse or former spouse owes?
Do I have to pay a tax debt created by my spouse?
This article explains how Innocent Spouse Relief can help protect a husband or wife who was not aware their spouse was not properly paying taxes, from being liable for their spouse's actions.
It also explains the 3 different types of relief available to innocent spouses.
Use the Innocent Spouse Online Self-Help Tool (LINK NOT WORKING: https://www.irs.gov/appeals/innocent-spouse-online-self-help-tool-start) from the IRS to see if you are eligible for Innocent Spouse Relief.
Learn more about Innocent Spouse Relief (LINK NOT WORKING: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc205) from the IRS.
Apply for Innocent Spouse Relief from the IRS.
Need help applying or has the IRS denied your request for Innocent Spouse Relief? Apply for help from the Low Income Taxpayer Project by calling 603 Legal Aid at 603-224-3333 or apply online.
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Date: August 2014/Rev. June 2021Author: 603 Legal Aid