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You need to see an attorney. Unfortunately, "All I did was sign" is not a valid excuse. You are expected to know what you are signing when you file a tax return. You can try the Innocent Spouse route. https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/innocent-spouse-relief
You can also turn your ex into the IRS. https://www.irs.gov/compliance/whistleblower-office
Unfortunately, "Innocent Spouse" relief only work if the original 2018 return understated the actual tax due because of erroneous entries - such as understating one's income. If the original return was complete and correct, you have no recourse through the IRS. As @leeloo said, "I didn't know what I was signing" is not an acceptable excuse.
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