Do I Need a Chandler AZ IRS Tax Attorney to file for Innocent Spouse Relief?
No, this is not a legal matter. You do not a Chandler Arizona IRS Tax Attorney. You need an IRS resolution professional with expertise in filing for Innocent Spouse Relief. There are certain conditions that must be met before the IRS will grant relief to an innocent spouse. Here they are:
- You must not have benefited financially from the income that was not reported or false deductions taken on a joint return.
- You must be able to prove that you did not know that your spouse was filing incorrect returns that were filed jointly.
- The IRS has increased the amount due shown on the jointly filed return.
- If you live in a community property state, a married filing separate return will be considered as long as the innocent spouse included their portion of the offending spouse’s income on their return.
An innocent spouse can be relieved of tax, interest and penalties due to the willful errors on the return of the offending spouse. Please be aware that the IRS will contact your spouse to “get their side of the story.” So just making claims that cannot be substantiate will not work. Remember that the IRS can come after you for the full amount due on a jointly filed return. Scott Allen E.A. near Chandler AZ has expertise in determining, applying for, and getting innocent spouse relief. Contact Scott today at 480-926-9300 and schedule a free consultation to see if you qualify for this important IRS program.