Innocent Spouse Relief

Innocent Spouse Relief is a tax provision that protects individuals who filed joint tax returns with a spouse (or former spouse) from being held responsible for taxes, penalties, or interest due to errors or fraud attributed solely to the other spouse. If one spouse can demonstrate they were unaware of the tax issues and didn't benefit from the unreported income or inaccuracies, they may qualify for this relief. This allows them to avoid financial liability for debts incurred by their partner in cases of tax misreporting or deceit. It’s important to apply for this relief promptly after becoming aware of the issue.