IRS Innocent Spouse Tax Relief
What is Innocent Spouse Tax Relief? Innocent Spouse Tax Relief is an appeal you can make to the IRS regarding a current or ex-spouse’s tax liabilities. In claiming innocent spouse relief, you may be able to avoid all or some of the tax consequences imposed on a spouse or ex-spouse. There are specific conditions under you’d be able to request innocent spouse tax relief and they are listed for your edification below.
How do I Qualify for a Innocent Spouse Tax Relief? If you submitted a joint tax return and your spouse understated their tax and if, you ended up signing and filling the return you can show you were unaware of the errors and in case the IRS believes it unfair to assess the IRS tax debt you may qualify for relief. All of the foregoing conditions must be met to qualify.
On what Bases may the IRS Deny my Request for IRS Tax Relief? In case the IRS can prove you had knowledge of the errors made or if they can build a case that you had reason to know they can deny your petition.
Are their other Factors the IRS Considers when Granting Innocent Spouse Relief? Yes. For example, if you personally gained a significant benefit from erroneous reporting of tax you may be denied. If your spouse, current or former deserted you they may take this under advisement as a reason to grant you relief. If you have been separated for an extended period of time or are divorced, this may benefit your appeal.
Can I Petition the IRS for Innocent Spouse Relief Directly? Yes. You do not need to retain the services of a licensed CPA or tax attorney to petition for innocent spouse tax relief. However, consulting a CPA or tax attorney that specializes in tax relief matters is highly advisable especially if they regularly appeal to the IRS for this kind of relief on behalf of their clients. Tax professionals that specialize in this area of IRS tax relief can quickly assess your situation and determine if they feel you might be able. You may then decide to retain their services or to file on your own based on the information they provide you.
