My husband and i file jointly and we both received letters from the irs seperatly stating that we we the same amount. Does that mean that we each have to pay separately?

[bonavita104]

My husband and i file joint but received separate letters from the irs saying that we owe the same amount of money.  Does this mean we both have to pay the same seperatly?

[Anita01]

No, the amount owed is paid only once.  The IRS sends letters to both to make sure both spouses know about the liability because, on a joint return, each of you is liable for the full amount.  If they only send a letter to one spouse, it's possible that spouse would not pay the tax and would also not tell the other spouse about owing the money.