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May 15, 2026
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Can I get my current tax refund back if withheld to pay ex-spouse's back taxes?

  • May 15, 2026
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Mike9241
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Level 15
May 15, 2026

Maybe. It depends on how much of the joint refund is attributable to you vs spouse.

File Form 8379. It can be filed by itself unless you need to amend your return for other reasons.

Read the instructions

if you mail it, use a tracking service

in the future, file the Form with your 1040. It is supported by TutboTax, so you can e-file. 

FORM 8379 ANS INSTRUCTIONS

Mike9241