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MinhT
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If my spouse owe child support and we are married do they take my state or federal

If your spouse owes child support. you can file jointly and file form 8379 - Injured Spouse to prevent the IRS from offsetting your share of the refund.

To file Form 8379 - Injured Spouse, please read this TurboTax FAQ:

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

Per IRS: "You may be an injured spouse if you file a joint tax return and all or part of your portion of the overpayment was, or is expected to be, applied (offset) to your spouse's legally enforceable past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child or spousal support, or a federal nontax debt, such as a student loan."


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MinhT
Expert Alumni

If my spouse owe child support and we are married do they take my state or federal

If your spouse owes child support. you can file jointly and file form 8379 - Injured Spouse to prevent the IRS from offsetting your share of the refund.

To file Form 8379 - Injured Spouse, please read this TurboTax FAQ:

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

Per IRS: "You may be an injured spouse if you file a joint tax return and all or part of your portion of the overpayment was, or is expected to be, applied (offset) to your spouse's legally enforceable past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child or spousal support, or a federal nontax debt, such as a student loan."


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