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Form 8857 (Rev. 52002) General Instructions Purpose of Form Use Form 8857 to request relief from liability for tax, plus related penalties and interest, for which you believe only your spouse or former

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How to fill out form 8857 rev may

1. To fill out form 8857 rev may, follow these steps:
2. Obtain the form: You can download form 8857 rev may from the official IRS website or obtain a physical copy from your local IRS office.
3. Understand the purpose: Form 8857 rev may, also known as the Request for Innocent Spouse Relief, is used to request relief from joint liability for taxes, penalties, and interest.
4. Provide personal information: Fill out your personal information accurately, including your name, social security number, and contact details.
5. Indicate your filing status: Specify your filing status, such as single, married filing jointly, or married filing separately.
6. Provide your spouse's information: Enter your spouse's name, social security number, and their contact details.
7. Explain your situation: Describe why you believe you qualify for innocent spouse relief and provide any supporting documentation.
8. Provide supporting documentation: Attach any relevant documents, such as financial records, divorce decrees, or agreements related to the tax liability.
9. Complete the financial section: Fill out the financial section to provide details about your income, assets, liabilities, and expenses.
10. Sign and date the form: Make sure to sign and date the form accurately. If filing jointly, both spouses must sign.
11. Submit the form: Send the completed form 8857 rev may to the appropriate IRS address as specified in the instructions.

Who needs form 8857 rev may?

1. Form 8857 rev may is needed by individuals who:
2. - Filed a joint tax return with their spouse and are now seeking relief from joint liability for taxes, penalties, and interest.
3. - Believe they qualify for innocent spouse relief due to their spouse's erroneous or fraudulent item(s) on the joint tax return.
4. - Want to request equitable relief or separation of liability.
5. - Meet the IRS requirements for innocent spouse relief as outlined in the instructions provided with form 8857 rev may.

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What is form 8857 rev may?

Form 8857 rev may is a Request for Innocent Spouse Relief form.

Who is required to file form 8857 rev may?

Individuals who believe they qualify for innocent spouse relief from joint tax liability are required to file form 8857 rev may.

How to fill out form 8857 rev may?

Form 8857 rev may should be filled out with accurate personal information, details of the joint tax liability, reasons for requesting innocent spouse relief, and any supporting documentation.

What is the purpose of form 8857 rev may?

The purpose of form 8857 rev may is to request relief from joint tax liability for individuals who believe they are eligible as innocent spouses.

What information must be reported on form 8857 rev may?

Form 8857 rev may requires information such as personal details, tax years in question, reasons for requesting relief, and any supporting documentation.