Tax Issue - Injured Spouse Relief

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If you file a joint return and the IRS is taking your money to pay a spouses’ past-due taxes (federal, state, child support, spousal support, or student loan debt), you may be entitled to injured spouse relief.

  • IRS's explanation of how to address this issue and fill out the proper form: https://www.irs.gov/uac/seven-facts-about-injured-spouse-relief

Free legal services organizations that offer tax help to people who meet their income standards:

  • Legal Services NYC Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics provide free legal services for taxpayers with federal and New York State income tax controversies (http://www.legalservicesnyc.org/what-we-do/practice-areas-and-projects/taxpayer-assistance#sthash.r1mqsSIr.dpuf).

    • LSNYC Legal Assistance Hotline: 917-661-4500 (Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm)

  • Legal Aid offers tax services (http://www.legal-aid.org/en/civil/civilpractice/low-incometaxpayerclinic.aspx).

    • Legal Aid Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Hotline: (212) 426-3013 (anytime)