| If you are interested in filing for Innocent Spouse Relief | | | | experience to give yourself the best chance of |
| (ISR) there is a lot that you need to know. This is not | | | | success. |
| something that you can decide to do without thinking | | | | 2. Get informed on the different types of innocent |
| about how you are going to get there and the effects | | | | spouse relief. There are three types that you need to |
| that it will have. Some people will qualify for ISR, but | | | | be aware of including: classic innocent spouse relief, |
| others will not - that is the way it goes when the IRS is | | | | relief by separation of liability, and equitable relief. A |
| calling the shots. But even if you do not end up being | | | | professional can explain all three, and then show you |
| eligible, it does not hurt to ask and see where it gets | | | | why you are or are not eligible. |
| you. | | | | 3. Questions, questions, questions. If you have anything |
| Filing for ISR is not always easy on your own. Not only | | | | on your mind you can ask your tax professional. And if |
| do you have to decide if you are going to file, but you | | | | this is your first time with the ISR process you are |
| must also fill out all the proper paperwork. Instead of | | | | sure to need some questions answered. |
| putting yourself on an island and making your life and | | | | Now do you see the benefits of using a professional if |
| taxes difficult, you should instead think about hiring a | | | | you are going to go the innocent spouse relief route? |
| professional for help. | | | | Hopefully your answer is yes. A professional can help |
| There are many benefits of using a professional. | | | | you file the proper forms, tell you about your options, |
| Some of them include: | | | | and answer any and all questions. Filing for innocent |
| 1. A professional knows more about the IRS program | | | | spouse relief on your own should not be your only |
| than you. While this is probably your first go-round, it is | | | | option. |
| far from it for a tax professional. You can rely on their | | | | |