Married, divorced couples can get innocent, injured spouse relief When a married filing joint return is filed, both taxpayers are jointly and individually liable for the tax and any interest or penalty due on the return, even if they later divorce. 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. One spouse may be held responsible for payment of all taxes due even if ...
July 30, 2013 - Standard-Examiner