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How an “innocent spouse” can avoid taxes

February 1, 2012

When a husband or wife cheats on taxes, guess who is liable for the unpaid taxes and penalties? The answer is that BOTH spouses are legally responsible.

However, there is a ray of hope for the innocent party. Thanks to new guidance given by the IRS, it’s now easier for the non-cheating spouse to avoid financial responsibility.

I hope your spouse is honest, but if there ever is any tax hanky-panky going on, you’ll find my new article a “must read.” Get all the facts when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: New IRS Notice Makes More Spouses Eligible for Innocent Spouse Tax Relief.

Three ways our fact-filled article can help you:

  1. We’ll list ten factors that can help the innocent. The fact is, you bear the burden of proof when seeking innocent-spouse relief. But the IRS will consider mitigating factors when it comes to making a decision about your specific case. What are these factors? You’ll find out when you read the full article.
  2. We’ll list six factors that can work against your appeal. Remember, the IRS weighs the good and the bad when it’s deciding to grant (or not grant) relief to the innocent spouse. IMPORTANT: Even if negative factors outnumber the positive ones, the IRS can still grant equitable relief. What are the factors that can hurt you? You’ll find out when you read the full article.
  3. We’ll provide examples that will make things crystal clear. Our article isn’t about “theory.” We’ll provide examples that make the IRS’s guidance understandable. We’ll prove it when you read the full article.

Filed Under: Divorce, Featured Articles, Spouse, Tax Planning

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