Course Description: When taxpayers file a joint income tax return, the general rule provides that each spouse is jointly and severally liable for the amount of tax shown on the joint return. This means that the IRS can collect the full amount of tax due from either spouse. However, in certain circumstances one of the spouses may be relieved of paying the tax if he or she qualifies for relief from joint and several liability. This basic-level course will discuss the various methods available for spousal relief under the Internal Revenue Code.
Course Level: Basic
Course Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Self-study
Published: 04/24/2013
After completing this course, you will be able to: Determine if a taxpayer is eligible to request Innocent Spouse Relief; Determine if a taxpayer is eligible to request Separate Allocation of Deficiency Relief ; and Determine if a taxpayer is eligible to request Equitable Relief.
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