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New Member
posted Mar 9, 2020 8:49:05 PM

I need help in completing and filling a Form 8379

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Expert Alumni
Mar 10, 2020 5:58:22 AM

If you provide us with additional details, we can help. 

 

Form 8379 lets you (the "injured spouse") get back your portion of a jointly-filed refund if it's seized or offset to pay your spouse's debt.

You must file jointly to use this form. Filing an 8379 will delay your federal refund by up to 14 weeks.

 

To file this form in TurboTax:

  1. Open or continue your return.
  2. In the search box, enter injured spouse and then select the Jump to link in the search results.
  3. Answer Yes to Do you want to claim innocent or injured spouse relief? and carefully follow the onscreen instructions.

Note: Pay close attention to the screens, as some of them apply to innocent spouse relief, which is different. Leave those questions blank if you only want to claim injured spouse relief.

 

What if I've already filed my tax return?

 

Related Information:

Source: TurboTax FAQ

New Member
Mar 11, 2020 8:12:46 AM

I'm so confused.i never should have used TurboTax can someone call me ASAP.[phone number removed]

Expert Alumni
Mar 11, 2020 10:25:48 AM

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