HOFFLERSMITH FINANCIAL – IRS RESOLUTION SPECIALISTS
Innocent Spouse Relief – IRS Tax Help in NJ
If you filed a joint tax return and your spouse or former spouse understated income, claimed false deductions, or failed to report taxable earnings, you may be held responsible for the full tax debt — even if you had no knowledge of the errors. IRS Innocent Spouse Relief can protect you from paying taxes, penalties, and interest that resulted from your spouse’s actions.
When married couples file a joint return, both spouses are jointly and individually liable for the entire tax due. Innocent Spouse Relief under IRC Section 6015 allows a qualifying spouse to be relieved of responsibility if their spouse improperly reported or omitted items on the joint return.
Three Types of Relief Available
The IRS offers three forms of relief: Innocent Spouse Relief (6015(b)) when your spouse understated tax and you had no knowledge; Separation of Liability (6015(c)) which allocates liability if you are divorced or separated; and Equitable Relief (6015(f)) when it would be unfair to hold you responsible.
How HofflerSmith Financial Can Help
As Enrolled Agents authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS, our team handles every step: evaluating your case, preparing and filing IRS Form 8857, communicating with the IRS on your behalf, and representing you in appeals if needed.
Time Limits Apply — Act Now
You must file Form 8857 no later than two years after the IRS begins collection. The sooner you contact us, the more options we can preserve.
Call (856) 888-3617 or schedule your free discovery call.