Innocent Spouse Relief

Do Not Pay for Your Ex-Spouse's Tax Mistakes.

When you sign a joint tax return, the IRS holds both of you 100% responsible for the tax debt. This is called "joint and several liability."

But what if your spouse or ex-spouse hid income, claimed fake deductions, or committed tax fraud without your knowledge? It is incredibly unfair for the IRS to seize your bank accounts or garnish your wages for their mistakes.

You have a way out. We help taxpayers in the Bronx apply for Innocent Spouse Relief to separate their liability from their partner’s.

How we protect your finances:

• Innocent Spouse Relief: We prove you did not know, and had no reason to know, about the understated tax.
• Separation of Liability: We allocate the tax debt properly between you and your ex-spouse based on who actually earned the income.
• Equitable Relief: Even if you do not qualify for the above, we argue that it is simply unfair to hold you liable under your current financial circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long do I have to file for Innocent Spouse Relief? You generally have two years from the date the IRS first attempted to collect the debt from you to file Form 8857.

Will the IRS tell my ex-spouse that I applied for relief? Yes. By law, the IRS is required to contact your current or former spouse to let them know you are seeking relief and to give them an opportunity to participate in the process.