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It is possible that it might. You can include Form 8379 Injured Spouse Allocation with your joint return to protect your portion of your joint refund from being seized for his past debt.
Take a look at the following information to learn more:
What is IRS Form 8379: Injured Spouse Allocation?
Filling out this form can be confusing. Here are some tips to help you along the way.
There are a couple of things to note when filling out the injured spouse form. If some of the boxes were not checked, then TurboTax will state you are not eligible to file the form.
Pay close attention to each screen in the process to be sure you are answering questions about Injured Spouse, not Innocent Spouse.
On the screen titled “Tell Us More About Your Situation” at least 3 boxes must be checked to qualify to file the Injured Spouse form.
Use these steps to get started with the Injured Spouse form in TurboTax:
For more information and instructions from the IRS regarding the Injured Spouse Form 8379, click here.
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