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Is the IRS Keeping Your Tax Refund for Your Spouse’s Unpaid Debts

Is the IRS Keeping Your Tax Refund for Your Spouse’s Unpaid Debts

Update: 2021-09-02
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Been wondering what is taking your federal refund so long to arrive by check or direct deposit? Then, finally you receive a letter stating that your refund has been applied to your spouse’s overdue tax debt, defaulted student loan payment, or past due child support. Will you be able to recover any of your federal refund on the withholding from your W-2's or refundable tax credits? Yes, you may qualify as an Injured Spouse and get your portion of the refund. Or, did your spouse filed a tax return that you signed without reviewing only to learn later that you are now also responsible for a large tax debt from income that you knew nothing about? Is there tax relief available? Yes, you may qualify as an Innocent Spouse. We will discuss how you can file to your federal refund as an Injured Spouse and what needs to be done receive Innocent Spouse Relief. You do not to be penalized on taxes for your spouse's failing to be compliant with their taxes or other delinquent obligations.
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Is the IRS Keeping Your Tax Refund for Your Spouse’s Unpaid Debts

Is the IRS Keeping Your Tax Refund for Your Spouse’s Unpaid Debts

Marcelino Dodge, EA