Me and my wife want to claim her mom as a dependent. But she hasnt paid taxes in years. Will we have to pay her debts or will her mom get in trouble by IRS?

John--Doe · ‎June 5, 2019

Her mom has 0 income and we pay most expenses.

Vanessa · ‎June 5, 2019

No, your refund is only garnished for your and your spouses' garnishable debts.

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Vanessa · ‎June 5, 2019

No, your refund is only garnished for your and your spouses' garnishable debts.

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