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CapB
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How do I file the Innocent Spouse option on TurboTax

To add the Innocent Spouse Relief (Form 8857) or (Injured Spouse Allocation) (Form 8379) using TurboTax:

1. Sign In  or Open TurboTax

2.  Select "Take me to my return" (Online)

3.  Select "My Account" (top right of the screen Online) 

4.  Select "Tools" (Online)

5.  Select "Topic Search" (Online) and "Search Topics" (center top of screen on TurboTax Desktop)

6. Type "Injured Spouse" or "Innocent Spouse Relief" and press “enter” (Online) or “ok” (Desktop).

7. Answer the interview questions.

Some of the interview questions in TurboTax to file Form 8379 (Injured Spouse Allocation) or Form 8857 (Innocent Spouse Relief) are on the same screens

**Just answer the questions for the Form you want to complete and leave any other questions blank. See FAQ below on filing Innocent or Injured Spouse:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3326788

BobB7
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How do I file the Innocent Spouse option on TurboTax

Note that you almost certainly mean "Injured Spouse".  Also note that yoou will probably need to file a similar form with your state and that it will probably have a different name (such as "non-obligated spouse"

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