Innocent Spouse Relief: When You’re Not Responsible for Your Partner’s Tax Debt

IRS form labeled “Innocent Spouse Relief” on a desk next to a wedding ring

If you’re married and filed a joint return, the IRS sees you and your spouse as a team—for better or worse. But what happens when your partner makes tax mistakes or hides income and the IRS comes knocking? That’s where innocent spouse relief comes in. This IRS program can protect you from being held responsible … Read more