Los Angeles County Spousal Tax Debt Relief Attorney
Is the IRS trying to hold you liable from your spouse's or ex-spouse's fraudulent tax returns? When you are married and file a joint return together, the IRS will hold you both jointly and individually responsible for the taxes that are owed. This is true even if one spouse earned the majority of the income. This also means that years after a joint return was filed, the IRS can go after both spouses — even if the spouses have since separated or divorced.
Are you innocent of your spouse's tax debt? Contact experienced California tax lawyer Patrick McGinnis today to learn about your options. Call 310-277-4285.
The government has, however, provided protection to innocent joint filers when it would be unfair to hold a spouse liable for the tax liability created by the other spouse. You may qualify for innocent spouse relief if:
- You are facing a levy and tax lien or wage garnishment because of your spouse.
- You signed your joint return and thought that your taxes were paid.
- Your signature was forged.
- Your spouse made money through gambling or criminal activity?
- You were separated, divorced or living apart during the tax year.
The IRS created innocent spouse relief because situations do arise where it would be unfair to hold a spouse liable for the tax liability that was created by the other spouse. Innocent spouse relief can relieve you of your tax liabilities, interest and penalties as a result of filing a joint tax return with your current or ex-spouse.
Contact Our Beverly Hills Innocent Spouse Relief Attorney Today
Contact Patrick E. McGinnis at 310-277-4285. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start working on your behalf.
