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The estate is responsible for all debts, including taxes. The spouse benefited from the income.
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Is the surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse's federal income tax?
I take it that the two of you filed separate returns and kept your funds separate. You are probably not responsible for your deceased spouse's federal income tax. However, your deceased spouse's estate is responsible for his or her federal income tax. That is if there is enough money in the estate to pay the taxes. Otherwise, you may need a good tax lawyer.
Is a spouse responsible for unpaid income taxes?
Usually both parties are responsible for tax debts during the marriage. A spouse might not be responsible for taxes owed before the marriage.
Who is responsible for filing your federal tax return?
the government
You did not work and your spouse owes tax are you responsible?
On the married filing joint income tax return it is not the spouse that owes the tax because the spouse worked and earned the income it is we owe taxes on the joint income tax return because the spouse worked and earned the income.If this is about some past due taxes that the spouse owes then the below information would apply.Go to the Internal Revenue Service web page and use the search box for form 8379 go to page 2.Form 8379 is filed by one spouse (the injured spouse) on a jointly filed tax return when the joint overpayment was (or is expected to be) applied (offset) to a past-due obligation of the other spouse. By filing Form 8379, the injured spouse may be able to get back his or her share of the joint refund.Are You an Injured Spouse?You may be an injured spouse if you file a joint tax return and all or part of your portion of the overpayment was, or is expected to be, applied (offset) to your spouse's legally enforceable past-due federal tax, state income tax, child or spousal support, or a federal nontax debt, such as a student loan.
Am I responsible for credit card debt or tax debt on death of spouse?
The estate of the spouse is responsible. IF both are on the same checking account then the FULL amount of that checking account can be considered the spouses estate too. Even if the account is closed just prior or just after death, then the amount in the account months prior is still considered a portion of the estate.
Are you responsible for paying your husband's taxes from a prior year before you knew him?
No. Go to the Internal Revenue Service web page and use the search box for form 8379 go to page 2.Form 8379 is filed by one spouse (the injured spouse) on a jointly filed tax return when the joint overpayment was (or is expected to be) applied (offset) to a past-due obligation of the other spouse. By filing Form 8379, the injured spouse may be able to get back his or her share of the joint refund.Are You an Injured Spouse?You may be an injured spouse if you file a joint tax return and all or part of your portion of the overpayment was, or is expected to be, applied (offset) to your spouse's legally enforceable past-due federal tax, state income tax, child or spousal support, or a federal nontax debt, such as a student loan.
Is the federal reserve responsible for administering the federal tax code?
No, that would be the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Is the capital gains tax allowance interchangeable between married couples?
In terms of Capital Gains Tax, a couple does not hold the amount jointly. Each spouse is only responsible for or gains from their part of the tax. If transferred it isn't considered a gain or a loss for either spouse.
How can they take taxes from you because of your husband?
On the 1040 federal income tax return married filing joint that each taxpayer signs.Go to the IRS gov website and use the search box for Topic 205 - Innocent Spouse Relief (And Separation of Liability and Equitable Relief)Both taxpayers are jointly and severally liable for the tax and any additions to tax, interest, or penalties that arise as a result of the joint return even if they later divorce. Joint and several liability means that each taxpayer is legally responsible for the entire liability. Thus, both spouses are generally held responsible for all the tax due even if one spouse earned all the income or claimed improper deductions or credits. This is true even if a divorce decree states that a former spouse will be responsible for any amounts due on previously filed joint returns. In some cases, however, a spouse can get relief from joint and several liability.There are three types of relief from joint and several liability for spouses who filed joint returns:1. Innocent Spouse Relief provides you relief from additional tax you owe if your spouse or former spouse failed to report income, reported income improperly or claimed improper deductions or credits.2. Separation of Liability Relief provides for the allocation of additional tax owed between you and your spouse or former spouse because an item was not reported properly on a joint return. The tax allocated to you is the amount for which you are responsible.3. Equitable Relief may apply when you do not qualify for innocent spouse relief or separation of liability relief for something not reported properly on a joint return. You may also qualify for equitable relief if the correct amount of tax was reported on your joint return but the tax remains unpaid.Note: You must request relief no later than 2 years after the date the IRS first attempted to collect the tax from you, regardless of the type of relief you are seeking.If you lived in a community property state and filed as "married filing separate" rather than "married filing jointly", you might still qualify for relief. Community property states are Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Refer to Publication 971 for more details.Relief from joint and several liability should not be confused with an injured spouse claim. You are an "injured spouse" if you file a joint return and all or part of your share of the refund was, or will be, applied against the separate past-due Federal tax, state tax, child support, or Federal non-tax debt (such as a student loan) of your spouse with whom you filed the joint return. If you are an injured spouse, you may be entitled to recoup your share of the refund. For more information, obtain Form 8379 (PDF), Injured Spouse Allocation, or refer to Topic 203, Failure to Pay Child Support, Federal Non-Tax and State Income Tax Obligations.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc205.html
Can an ex spouse tax refund be garnished even though its not their income from whihc money is owed?
This comes up often in divorce cases. If you were legally married during the time in which the tax is owed then more than likely both parties are equally responsible for the tax in question. You can file and "Injured Spouse Form" on your behalf and the IRs will determine who is responsible for the taxes. Most likely this will only protect your currents spouse's (if remarried) share of your current return but you can try.
How much federal and state tax should you have taken out of your pension check you are married the amount of your check is 1100.00?
If your pension is your and your spouse's only income, Federal, 10%. Many States do not tax retirement income - you will need to check with your State.
How do you file as an injured spouse on taxes?
Go to the Internal Revenue Service web page and use the search box for form 8379 go to page 2.Form 8379 is filed by one spouse (the injured spouse) on a jointly filed tax return when the joint overpayment was (or is expected to be) applied (offset) to a past-due obligation of the other spouse. By filing Form 8379, the injured spouse may be able to get back his or her share of the joint refund.Are You an Injured Spouse?You may be an injured spouse if you file a joint tax return and all or part of your portion of the overpayment was, or is expected to be, applied (offset) to your spouse's legally enforceable past-due federal tax, state income tax, child or spousal support, or a federal nontax debt, such as a student loan.
