innocent spouse relief
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innocent spouse relief
One of the variety of ways the IRS provides tax debt forgiveness is through Innocent Spouse Relief. In some cases the IRS will remove the debt. You can do this is by showing that you had no knowledge that your domestic partner or former domestic partner did not no include unreported income in their taxes or claimed deductions and credits under false pretenses.
If you’re still together with your domestic partner, and signed the tax return, it will be an obstacle to prove to the IRS that you had no knowledge of such neglect. Tax payers who apply for this are usually divorced or separated.
Variants of Innocent spouse relief
injured spouse relief
- This is when your tax refund is taken in order to satisfy your spouses debt. you can get that money back with Injured Spouse Relief.
equitable relief
- This is when the IRS deems that is would be unfair to hold you responsible for your domestic partners tax debt. This is usually requested when you don’t qualify for any other Innocent Spouse Relief programs
separation of liability relief
- This is when the IRS divides the liability between you and our domestic partner. The amount that they assign to you is all you’ll be responsible for. this lifts the burden of having to pay the whole amount.
If you’re currently facing financial hardships due to your domestic partners tax debt, speak with one of our tax experts so the can get you enrolled in the proper program and obtain relief for you.
requirements for innocent spouse relief
With Innocent Spouse Relief, there are a minimum of requirements that must be met before applying. The IRS may not hold you responsible for your domestic partner’s debt if you filled jointly, liability came onto you from fraudulent or unreported income by your domestic partner, you provide proof that you had no knowledge or participation in their negligent actions, and you both did not transfer property in an effort to commit fraud towards the IRS.
While providing proper proof to the IRS to get accepted for Innocent Spouse Relief, you must avoid falsifying any information on your application. Omitting or misreporting information on your application would be illegal and would ensure you don’t get accepted. Our Tax Experts at Safeway Tax Relief will examine all your information and ensure it will be submitted to the IRS with all the necessary requirements for approval.
how long is the process?
When you file a Form 8857 and request spousal relief, it may take up to 6 months for the IRS to determine if you are eligible. In those 6 months, the IRS will look over everything you’ve submitted and will speak with your domestic partner or former domestic partner that you filed jointly with. By law, the IRS is required to speak with your current or former domestic partner to obtain the necessary information for you to qualify. You’ll need to file the Form 8857 within two years after the initial attempt of the IRS trying to reclaim tax debt.
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