Innocent spouse relief
When my husband and I filed our 2024 joint tax return, we owed about $11,000 because he didn’t withhold enough federal taxes from an inherited IRA withdrawal. We’re now divorcing, and I want this debt removed from my name. Would Innocent Spouse Relief apply, and is it still an option this long after filing?
Quick Answer:
Relief from joint tax liability may be an option, specifically Equitable Relief, which is one of the types of spouse relief. This form of relief can apply when a tax liability was correctly reported on a joint
Note: This answer is provided for convenience only. It is important that you speak to a CPA about your individual tax situation.
