Spouse's ex husband is in jail. Spouse and Ex husband claimed child on off year in 2015 while married. She says she thought they could but doesn't remember the details. IRS tried ex husband first, but after no response at all they are now sending letter to her about taxes owed for claiming his child.
Spouse's new husband now in picture and doesn't want to give up his 2017 refund due to the letter she just received.
Should we file 8857 to request innocent spouse relief first for Spouse, to try to relieve her of even some part of the debt if not all.
Spouse's new husband now in picture and doesn't want to give up his 2017 refund due to the letter she just received.
Should we file 8857 to request innocent spouse relief first for Spouse, to try to relieve her of even some part of the debt if not all.