A spouse usually signs joint tax returns with the knowledge to face the due tax, penalties, and interest accompanying the tax return. According to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service),...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/31/2022
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) generally holds that both signatories of a joint tax return are individually liable for the total amount of tax owed, plus penalties and interest....
Posted by Abundant Wealth Planning LLC on 02/28/2022
Joint filing has its benefits, and that is why most couples opt for it. But, just as there are benefits to filing jointly, it also comes with its downsides. This often takes the form...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 12/18/2021
If you want to avoid extra taxes, penalties and interest due to the error or crime of your partner, an innocent spouse can help you. This article will explore essential things to follow. When...
Posted by Income Taxes and Bookkeeping LLC on 10/24/2021
If you didn’t know this before, now you do: owing to the IRS and having a significant outstanding balance can get your passport denied. The State Department and the IRS have...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 09/19/2021
A couple of years ago, Uncle Sam reached out to four private companies for assistance in debt collection. The implication of this is that any of these four companies could come after...
It might make sense for married couples to file their taxes jointly to get the benefits that come with marriage. However, this is not always the case, as separate filing might be better...
A joint tax filing return makes both parties responsible for the tax bill. It removes the need to foot additional tax debt with an innocent spouse relief if your partner or ex-partner...
The Internal Revenue Service takes time to make sure your tax situation is up to date. The tax code allows the IRS three years to verify the tax return and ten years to collect the...