| If you have divorced and find yourself shouldering | | | | form of relief is equitable relief which comes into play if |
| someone else's tax burden you may be eligible for | | | | the above situations are not sufficient to meet the |
| innocent spouse relief from the IRS. Married couples | | | | requirements for that type of relief. In this case, getting |
| file their taxes jointly to take advantage of tax benefits | | | | professional advice is prudent. |
| for married couples but sometimes one half of the | | | | The IRS realizes that this type of tax relief is |
| couple engages in shenanigans that result in big tax | | | | necessary in a lot of cases. However, you should |
| liabilities. An alarming number of individuals believe they | | | | always remember that the IRS is in the business of |
| are released from the tax liabilities of their spouse | | | | collecting as much money as possible from whomever |
| because it is decried in their divorce agreement. Not | | | | they can to settle a tax debt. And, if they think you |
| so. The IRS will go both individuals for back taxes, | | | | have even one modicum of responsibility for the debt |
| penalties and fines. | | | | incurred by your former spouse, they will go after you. |
| Luckily, the IRS understands and has made provisions | | | | That is why you need to know your rights and options |
| for innocent spouse relief. The "innocent spouse" can | | | | as a tax payer. |
| apply for innocent spouse relief under three different | | | | In any case, seeking the help of professional tax |
| IRS criterion's. The first is the simplest wherein there | | | | experts to guide you through the innocent spouse tax |
| are three situations the IRS has determined qualify | | | | relief is well advised. The professionals know exactly |
| individuals for relief. If the spouse meets all or one of | | | | how to carve out the truth of returns and protect the |
| the criteria then the spouse is absolved from all tax | | | | rights of the innocent spouse. Don't be left out twisting |
| liability. If for some reason the innocent spouse does | | | | in the wind. Fight for your innocent spouse relief and |
| not fall into those categories there are other options. | | | | severe that bad relationship forever. There is no |
| The IRS can if they deem appropriate give relief by | | | | reason for an innocent spouse to ever be responsible |
| separation of liability wherein the liabilities of each party | | | | for the mistakes of their former spouse. Get help |
| are separated and not considered as one. Yet another | | | | today. |