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IRS Form 8857: Request for Innocent Spouse Relief

What is IRS Form 8857: Request for Innocent Spouse Relief?

IRS Form 8857 is a form used to request relief from tax liabilities, penalties, and interest that resulted from errors made by your spouse or former spouse on a joint tax return. If you qualify for innocent spouse relief, you will not be held responsible for your spouse’s mistakes on your taxes.

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