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Divorce: Paying your Ex’s Taxes

Have you been requested to pay your ex-spouse’s taxes? This is not only unfair, but it is something that you should not have to do. Just because your ex-partner has made some mistakes in your once-joint taxes does not mean that you should have to pay for it.

You might think that the IRS will want its money no matter what, but in this situation, you will find that the IRS will actually look favorably on a new divorcee who agrees to pay their ex’s taxes. The IRS agrees that they will help you out of any future problems that you might have with your taxes in exchange for this one small favor to them. So, if you do decide that you want to go with the quickest route and pay the extra money, you will gain some compensation.

If you want to take the other route, you will need to file your complaints with the IRS. You can file for “Innocent Spouse Relief,” which, if they agree, will exempt you from paying the spouse’s taxes. You can also wait to pay and see if the IRS will let it go or ask you to file for Injured Spouse Relief.

Speak with a Boca Raton Divorce Lawyer

Paying your own taxes can be stressful enough, and dealing with your ex’s taxes is worse. If you find yourself faced with paying your ex’s taxes contact the Boca Raton divorce attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800 today to get the legal advice and representation you need.