Can I get steps on how to fill out an injured spouse form to avoid paying my spouse's child support? Do I fill out any part of the innocent spouse form?

sonkoepke · ‎February 5, 2025

my spouse is a stay at home dad. Only my income and withholdings are reported. we are filing jointly.

MaryK4 · ‎February 5, 2025

Follow these steps to complete the Injured Spouse in TurboTax:

Go to Report an injured or innocent spouse claim under Other Tax Forms in the Other Tax Situation section.
Fill in the year(s) requested. Select Continue.
On the Your Request For Innocent Spouse Relief screen, fill out Form 8857 that you see in the box.
When finished, select Continue

You will have to mail the Form 8857 separately- you will receive the instruction when you finalize your return.

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