Can I get relief if I'm still married?

Yes, though it's more common after separation or divorce. You can seek relief while married if you didn't know about the tax issues and it would be unfair to hold you responsible.

Is there a time limit to apply?

You generally must request relief within 2 years of IRS collection activity. However, equitable relief may be available even after this deadline in certain circumstances.

Innocent Spouse Relief in Los Angeles

Name: Los Angeles Relief
Address: Los Angeles, CA, US
Telephone: (213) 555-0123
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Married filing jointly means shared liability - even for a spouse's mistakes. Our innocent spouse specialists help Los Angeles residents get relief from tax debt caused by current or former spouses.

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When Innocent Spouse Relief Applies

If your spouse understated taxes through unreported income, fraudulent deductions, or errors you didn't know about, you may qualify for relief. This protects you from debt caused by someone else's actions.

Types of Spouse Relief

Innocent Spouse Relief removes liability if you didn't know of errors. Separation of Liability divides the debt between spouses. Equitable Relief applies when other options don't but it would be unfair to hold you liable.