When you file a joint tax return, both spouses are typically held responsible for the full amount of tax owed. But what if your spouse or ex-spouse failed to report income or claimed improper deductions, and you didn't know?
Watch our expert explain how Innocent Spouse Relief works and how it can help you
This video provides an overview of the Innocent Spouse Relief process and what to expect when working with Valor Tax Relief.
A program from the IRS that allows individuals to be relieved of tax, interest, and penalties if their spouse or former spouse caused an issue on a joint return
Innocent Spouse Relief is designed to protect people who acted in good faith and would be unfairly punished for a spouse's actions. It's designed to protect people who:
Protects your personal income and assets from IRS collection
Prevents you from paying penalties caused by someone else
Reduces emotional stress after divorce or separation
Note: Innocent Spouse Relief helps you regain financial control and protects you from unfair tax liability caused by your spouse's actions.
Innocent Spouse Relief cases can be complicated. At Valor Tax Relief, we handle everything for you
Assess your eligibility based on IRS rules
Prepare and file Form 8857 with strong supporting documents
Handle all IRS communications and defend your rights
Represent you during any appeals or follow-ups
Ensure your case gets the best possible outcome
We communicate directly with the IRS to ensure the best possible outcome for you.
"I had no idea my ex was hiding income. Valor Tax Relief helped me prove I wasn't responsible — they saved me thousands."
Karen D.
Colorado
You generally have 2 years from the date the IRS first tried to collect the tax from you.
Yes. Although many applicants are divorced or separated, you can apply while still married, depending on the situation.
If approved, it may relieve you of all or part of the tax, interest, and penalties. Each case depends on its own facts.
You can appeal the decision, and we can help you build a stronger case during the appeals process.
Yes. The IRS is legally required to notify the other party of your request — but they cannot share your personal information with them.
Innocent Spouse Relief is a program from the IRS that allows individuals to be relieved of tax, interest, and penalties if their spouse or former spouse caused an issue on a joint return, and they were unaware of the problem when signing.
There are also Separation of Liability Relief which splits the tax between you and your ex-spouse, and Equitable Relief which applies if you don't qualify for the others but it would still be unfair to hold you liable.
We evaluate your eligibility based on IRS rules, prepare and file Form 8857 with strong supporting documents, handle IRS communications and defend your rights, represent you during any appeals or follow-ups, and ensure your case gets the best possible outcome.
It protects your personal income and assets, prevents you from paying penalties caused by someone else, reduces emotional stress after divorce or separation, and helps you regain financial control.
Call us at 877-814-2398 for a free consultation to find out if you qualify for Innocent Spouse Relief.
Our team of experienced tax professionals is here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation about your Innocent Spouse Relief case.
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