Innocent Spouse Relief

You Are NOT Responsible for the Misdeeds of Your Spouse… If You Know What Steps to Take.

You’re in luck! The IRS has provisions for an “Innocent Spouse”.

“Innocent Spouse Relief provides you relief from additional tax you owe if your spouse or former spouse failed to report income, reported income improperly or claimed improper deductions or credits.” – IRS Topic 205

Under certain circumstances, you may be resolved of any misdeeds of a spouse or former spouse involving income tax fraud.

Most married couples file their tax returns jointly. There are certainly benefits to this, but if there were certain “errors” or “mistakes” on your joint return and it was your (present or former) spouse’s fault, you could be in luck. There are provisions in the Tax code that will let you out of a tax burden that was not your fault. But, it will need to be proven. We can help.

To ensure yourself the best possible outcome, it is best to take action as soon as you realize there is a problem.

We can review your situation and help you determine your options and file for Innocent Spouse Relief when necessary.

Let Us Help:

Capital Gains Strategies for Chattanooga Investors in a Cooling Economy

Get a chance to take “see the northern lights” off your bucket list this weekend? It was pretty wonder-inducing. If you missed the heavenly phenomena in your area, here are some great pics from people all over the world.Something else that happened recently (also...

What Happens When Unpaid Tax Penalties Pile Up for Chattanooga Taxpayers

Tax Day has come and gone for most of the country. And, if you did, in fact, miss recording extra income from your Chattanooga rideshare side gig (or some other income source)…Well, the deadline to pay your taxes penalty-free has passed too. If you ended up owing the...

When Chattanooga Taxpayers Need to File an Amended Return

Well, tax day is behind us. That wasn’t so bad… was it?But if you have a nagging feeling that you missed something… maybe some extra income from that little stint you did for a local Chattanooga theater company? Maybe a deduction that you just realized you were...

Federal Student Aid & Other Things Chattanooga Parents Should Discuss

Ever heard of the 5-hour rule? It’s where you devote an hour a day to learn, think, and reflect. It’s a common practice among a lot of well-known, successful people, including Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk. Learning something an hour a day doesn’t...

U S Tax Solutions’s 2024 Tax Season Gratitude List-Topper: YOU

That’s the bell marking the end of the 2024 tax season (with a few exceptions). Yes, we’re pretty whipped over here at U S Tax Solutions. Every tax season brings its own challenges, and there were definitely a few for us in the 2024 tax season. But… even...

A Warning About Social Media Tax Advice for Chattanooga Taxpayers

I’ve had plenty of Chattanooga clients over the years come to me in a terrible position with their taxes because they trusted the wrong person’s advice or fell prey to a scam… or both. In fact, the third most commonly reported fraud is tax refund fraud, and...

John and Wanda King’s Guide to Filing an IRS Tax Extension

Did you experience any good April Fool’s jokes this week? I always love to hear about a good prank.Here’s one that’s actually not a joke (sorry)... We’re in the final stretch leading up to the April 15th personal filing deadline.It’s our Game 7 around here, and we’re...

John and Wanda King’s Insights on Being a Financial Caregiver

And just like that, Tax Day is a week (or less, depending on when you’re reading this) away. Remember back in January when I said it would be here before you could blink?If you’re one of those who are waiting until the last minute, and my reminders haven’t been enough...

Common Tax Penalties Chattanooga Taxpayers Can Easily Avoid

Remember that frantic scramble to file your taxes on April 15th? Procrastination happens, especially with taxes.But a rushed job often leads to a botched job. Why? Because there’s no time to double check to make sure everything is right. Small mistakes can be a big...

10 Life Change Events You Should Share with Your Chattanooga Tax Pro

Three weeks. Yeah, that’s roughly how long until April 15. If you’ve already filed your return, don’t check out – today’s article will help you know if you need to do things differently on next year’s return.But if you haven’t yet prepared your taxes… well, you’re...

Ready to come in for an appointment?

Click here to schedule a time to meet with us. We will NOT make dealing with a tax professional as painful as it’s been in the past!

Contact Us