Innocent Spouse Relief

The firm represents individuals claiming that they are entitled to relief from a tax liability shown on a joint tax return based upon the innocent spouse provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The work includes representation during audit, administrative appeals, and litigation in United States Tax Court. We also request relief by filing Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief.

If you establish that you signed your joint return under duress (threat of harm or other form of coercion), then it is not a joint return, and you are not liable for any tax shown on that return or any tax deficiency for that return. However, you may be required to file a separate return for that tax year. See IRS Publication 971 (12/2021), Innocent Spouse Relief.