If I got married and my wife owes federal school loans am I responsible to pay them with my tax return?

jamesriley7171 · ‎May 31, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎May 31, 2019

You can file a joint return but also complete a form 8379 for Injured Spouse to protect some of your refund.

Go to Federal>Other Tax Situations>Other Tax Forms>Miscellaneous Tax Forms>click learn more and then look for 8379

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1910698-how-do-i-file-form-8379-injured-spouse-allocation

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xmasbaby0 · ‎May 31, 2019

You can file a joint return but also complete a form 8379 for Injured Spouse to protect some of your refund.

Go to Federal>Other Tax Situations>Other Tax Forms>Miscellaneous Tax Forms>click learn more and then look for 8379

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1910698-how-do-i-file-form-8379-injured-spouse-allocation

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

jamesriley7171 · ‎May 31, 2019

What if she has no income only my income is what we're filing?

jamesriley7171 · ‎May 31, 2019

What if she has no income only my income is what we're filing?

jamesriley7171 · ‎May 31, 2019

How much does it cover of taxes?

missbridget2410 · ‎May 31, 2019

Im pretty sure once you are married their debt is yours, same goes for back Child support.

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If I got married and my wife owes federal school loans am I responsible to pay them with my tax return?