federal income tax forms?

Question

I am engaged to a man that owes back taxes, and I am curious if we get married can the IRS come after my assets to pay his back taxes. Or can they garnish our taxes we file together in the future.. Also I would like to see this get paid. What is the best way to work with the IRS on a payment plan?

Answer 1

They can and will keep any refund from a jointly filed return, you can file an Injured Spouse Claim to protect any portion of a refund that is attributed to your income, You would need to complete form 8379 and submit it with the return.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8379.pdf


The IRS will set up payment arrangements with him. He will have to call and they can set up an agreement for him to make monthly payments. The IRS will not discuss his prior balance's with you as they are not a joint liability.

He can call 1-800-829-1040 Mon - Fri 7 am to 10 pm

Answer 2

You are right to be wary. The IRS will absolutely attach your wages. They want their money no matter what. Have your fiancee negotiate a settlement before the wedding...one that you both can live with even if they attach your wages.

Your fiancee can call them to negotiate a payment plan himself or if it is a large sum he'd be best represented hiring a tax attorney.

Answer 3

What you own prior to your marriage is yours alone. Any assets that you accumulate after marriage is community property and subject to being seized by the IRS. That would include future earnings. There are attorneys that specialize in IRS problems that can help or he may be able to negotiate with the IRS. Have him get it handled before you hook up.

Answer 4

Whats yours is his and his is yours, including debts and back taxes. You could try filing as an Injured Spouse, but there are no gurantees. Dont file electronically either, even if you file seperately, Thats the easiest way for them to get their hands on the money, and it may be impossible to get it back.