topic Do I have to file for injured spouse relief every year or do they carryover? If the IRS has taken my return before Will I get it back this year? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Do I have to file for injured spouse relief every year or do they carryover? If the IRS has taken my return before Will I get it back this year?

shinook8880 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 06:53:31 GMT

I received my refund last year but do I have to reapply every year for reimbursement?

Yes - you do have to file Injured Spouse each year, the f...

MargaretL — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 06:53:31 GMT

Yes - you do have to file Injured Spouse each year, the form 8379 doesn't carry over to future years. You will have to file it each year until the delinquent debt is paid off. Your joint return will be intercepted by the IRS without Injured Spouse request.