| Filing the correct way for innocent spouse relief is | | | | IRS to make a determination about your case. Before |
| extremely important to be successful in receiving this | | | | filling this out, make sure you read the requirements for |
| type of tax relief. If your request is denied, you most | | | | this type of relief so you can answer the questions in |
| likely will not be able to file for it again for that tax year. | | | | ways to stress how you qualify. |
| It is important to understand all of the requirements | | | | In addition to filing form 8857, it would is beneficial to |
| when filing for innocent spouse relief and making sure | | | | send a letter as well. A letter can help clarify your |
| you point out how you qualify. If you do not qualify for | | | | situation and point out a particular items that may not |
| innocent spouse relief, it is possible that you may | | | | have been made clear in form 8857. Remember, the |
| qualify for equitable relief or separation of liability. | | | | IRS is the final say in determining if you will receive the |
| In order to apply for innocent spouse relief with with | | | | relief. There isn't necessarily a set formula in which you |
| IRS, you must file IRS form 8857. With this one form | | | | are guaranteed relief. The IRS considers this type of |
| you can request innocent spouse relief, equitable relief | | | | relief on a case by case basis. |
| and separation of liability. If you apply for one do not | | | | In summary, be very thorough when applying for |
| qualifying, the IRS may consider you for other types, | | | | innocent spouse relief (equitable relief or separation by |
| but you are more likely to be accepted if you apply for | | | | of liability). Read through all of the requirements needed |
| all of those which you feel may apply to you. It is | | | | qualify for each type of relief, make specific examples |
| important to apply to all you may qualify for as a | | | | of how you meet each of the IRS specific |
| precaution, because if your request is denied you will | | | | qualifications. Go the extra mile to provide an additional |
| not be able to file again for these types of relief for | | | | explanation in a letter. Being thorough will increase you |
| the tax year/years you applied. | | | | chances of success in filing. If you are having a hard |
| When filing form 8857 it is also important to answer | | | | time understanding all of the qualifications, consider a |
| the open ended questions because is required by the | | | | tax specialists. |