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Form 8279 is used by a corporation to make the election to be treated as a foreign sales corporation (FSC) or as a small FSC. This election remains in effect until terminated or revoked.
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How to fill out Form 8279

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Download Form 8279 from the official IRS website.
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Fill in your name, address, and Social Security number at the top of the form.
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Indicate the type of tax return you are filing.
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Complete the sections regarding your tax liability and any applicable credits.
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Ensure all calculations for income and deductions are accurate.
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Review the instructions provided with the form for any additional specifics.
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Sign and date the form before submitting it to the IRS.

Who needs Form 8279?

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Individuals who have claimed certain tax credits.
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Taxpayers who are amending their tax returns.
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People who have made significant adjustments to their reported income.
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You will still need to file injured spouse in order to protect your part of the refund if you file a joint return. When you file a joint return, the income is not broken down by which spouse had earnings. It is all combined. And filing separate returns will affect child-related refundable credits.
The couple reports the total amount received from each source, then allocates a portion of the total to each person. Form 8958 essentially reconciles the difference between what employers (and other income sources) have reported to the IRS and what the spouses will be reporting on their federal tax returns.
File Form 8379 when you become aware that all or part of your share of an overpayment was, or is expected to be, applied (offset) against your spouse's legally enforceable past-due obligations. You must file Form 8379 for each year you meet this condition and want your portion of any offset refunded.
Related Separation of Liability Relief. Equitable Relief. Injured Spouse Relief. Tax Relief for Spouses.
The allocation instructions are as follows: The wages should be allocated to each spouse as shown on their W-2 forms. The taxes withheld must also be divided as shown on the W-2 forms. The Standard or Itemized deductions must be allocated so that the non-injured spouse would be able to file as if they were single.
If the debt is from joint returns you filed together when married, the IRS can collect from either spouse even after the divorce. The IRS can collect from whomever has money, they don't have to collect 50/50 or honor your divorce agreement.
Can the IRS Deny an Injured Spouse Claim? Yes, the IRS may determine that someone filing Form 8379 is ineligible for an injured spouse allocation, or that they are not entitled to as much as they believe.
The injured spouse's share of the overpayment is computed by subtracting that spouse's share of the joint liability, determined in ance with the separate tax formula, from that spouse's contribution of credits toward the joint liability. The amount credited cannot exceed the amount of the joint overpayment.
You may be eligible for injured spouse relief if: You filed a joint return with your spouse. Your tax refund was applied to your spouse's overdue debts. You weren't responsible for the debt.
Yes, you can file Form 8379 electronically with your tax return. Generally: If you file Form 8379 with a joint return electronically, the time needed to process it is about 11 weeks.

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Form 8279 is a tax form used by businesses to claim a refund of overpaid federal excise taxes.
Taxpayers who have paid federal excise taxes and seek a refund are required to file Form 8279.
To fill out Form 8279, taxpayers must provide their identification information, details of the excise taxes paid, and the reason for the refund request.
The purpose of Form 8279 is to facilitate the process of claiming refunds for overpaid federal excise taxes.
Information that must be reported on Form 8279 includes taxpayer identification, type and amount of excise taxes paid, and justification for the refund claim.
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