When you filed a joint tax return, you became jointly and severally liable for the entire tax debt — even if your spouse or former spouse was responsible for the errors or underreporting. Innocent Spouse Relief can free you from this unfair burden.
Our innocent spouse services include eligibility evaluation for all three types of relief (Innocent Spouse Relief, Separation of Liability, and Equitable Relief), preparation and submission of Form 8857, gathering supporting documentation, representing you during IRS review, and appealing denied claims.
To qualify, you generally must show that you didn't know (and had no reason to know) about the understatement of tax when you signed the return. We help you build the strongest possible case based on the facts of your situation.
Innocent spouse relief has strict time limits — generally, you must file within two years of the IRS's first collection attempt. Don't wait to explore your options.