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Innocent Spouse Relief
If you think common marital problems are difficult, try adding the IRS to the mix.
Many married taxpayers file a joint tax return because of certain benefits this filing status allows. In doing so, you can be held responsible for monies due, even if your spouse earned all of the income. This holds true despite what a divorce decree states about responsibility for the tax debt.

By requesting innocent spouse relief, you could be relieved of responsibility for paying tax, interest, and penalties if your spouse did something wrong on your tax return.
On the other hand, there may be situations where you are allocated a share of the taxes plus interest and penalties on your joint return between you and your spouse, or former spouse. Generally, you pay what you would be responsible for absent a return filed under joint status.

Lastly, there are times when you may not qualify for the above, but you shouldn't be held liable for the tax because taking into account all of the facts and circumstances, it would be unfair to hold you responsible.

Injured Spouse Relief
If your tax refund, or your portion of a refund for joint filers, was taken by the IRS to pay or satisfy your spouse's or former spouse's past-due obligations, you may be able to recoup your share of the refund. If this is your situation, you should explore the possibility of making a claim for your share of the refund through a professionally prepared application for injured spouse relief.

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