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Taxpayers file Form 8857 to request relief from tax liability, plus related penalties and interest, when they believe only their spouse or former spouse should be held responsible for all or part of the tax.
Form 8857 covers innocent spouse relief, separation of liability and equitable relief. You don't have to try to figure out which type of relief best fits your situation. We will consider all of your information and apply the type of relief, if any, that you are eligible for.
See the instructions for this form and Pub. 971, Innocent Spouse Relief, for help in completing this form and for a description of the factors the IRS takes into account in deciding whether to grant innocent spouse relief.
Mar 20, 2024 · Requesting innocent spouse relief can help avoid additional tax if a spouse or ex-spouse misreported income or wrongly claimed tax breaks. See how to qualify.
Jun 19, 2024 · Form 8857: Request for Innocent Spouse Relief is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax form used by taxpayers to request relief from a tax liability involving a spouse or former spouse.
Form 8857 is a Request for Innocent Spouse Relief, and it is used to request relief from tax liability, penalties, and interest when you believe your current or former spouse is responsible for these tax issues.
In some situations, you may ask the Minnesota Department of Revenue to adjust your state tax liability under the Innocent Spouse Program. This program may help you avoid additional tax liabilities, penalties, and interest if your spouse or former spouse caused them.
