When I counsel people dealing with IRS problems, I usually end up asking the one big nagging question ....."Why did you wait so long to do something about this?" Here's the usual reply: "I thought I would end up going to jail."Let's go ahead and get something straight about the IRS and prison time...
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Common Myths About the IRS: If my spouse (or ex-spouse) improperly reported our taxes, I will be held liable for the tax, interest and penalties
Thankfully, the IRS has a solution for this scenario. It's called the "Innocent Spouse Doctrine". The IRS website states that: "By requesting innocent spouse relief, you can be relieved of responsibility for paying tax, interest, and penalties if your spouse (or former spouse) improperly reported items or omitted items on your tax return. Generally, the tax, interest, and penalties that qualify for relief can only be collected from your spouse (or former spouse). You must meet all of the following conditions to qualify for innocent spouse relief: