Can I claim injured spouse relief?

Jenna630Webb · ‎May 31, 2019

My husband owes 7,000 dollar from leaving the military early. I wasn't aware of this till a few days ago because we've only been married a few months and have never filed together! Can I claim injured spouse relief?

BMcCalpin · ‎May 31, 2019

If your husband incurred this debt BEFORE you were married, then Injured Spouse is the correct form to file. But if your husband incurred this debt AFTER you were married and withheld the knowledge from you, then you would file Innocent Spouse.

Yep, it's confusing to have such similar names - perhaps these two TurboTax articles will help:

1. What is Form 8379 (Injured Spouse)?

2. How do I file as Injured Spouse in TurboTax?

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BMcCalpin · ‎May 31, 2019

If your husband incurred this debt BEFORE you were married, then Injured Spouse is the correct form to file. But if your husband incurred this debt AFTER you were married and withheld the knowledge from you, then you would file Innocent Spouse.

Yep, it's confusing to have such similar names - perhaps these two TurboTax articles will help:

1. What is Form 8379 (Injured Spouse)?

2. How do I file as Injured Spouse in TurboTax?