Dealing with a back tax debt of your own can be stressful enough,
but being held responsible for the back tax liability of a spouse – or
former spouse – can be even more trying. Fortunately, there may be
relief from being held responsible for your spouse’s or ex- spouse’s
back tax liability.
The general rule is: when a couple files a joint federal tax
return, the IRS will hold both taxpayers responsible for any unpaid tax
debts. The IRS will even...
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