I earned 100% of the income reported on the MFJ return. Spouses defaulted student loans resulted in the tax offset. We have 3 children together, 2 are biologically mine and 1 is my stepchild.
2 questions. First, it is my understanding that when completing Part III, line 16, I am able to list 5 under the "allocated to injured spouse" section (b)(myself, spouse and 3 children) and have 0 for the "allocated to other spouse" as the "other spouse" did not have any income to report at all. Is this accurate?
Second, line 17, we had a child tax credit of $2450 on the joint return. Can I simply place that entire amount under "allocated to injured spouse" section (b) and place 0 under "allocated to other spouse" section (c)? Or it will it even matter since I have read that the IRS will calculate the % contribution from child care tax credits, based off a simple calculation that each of us filed a MFS return? On this point, I guess I am confused as to where I should place the $2450 to result in the greatest potential benefit, with regards to the IRS returning the largest portion of the tax offset. Thanks,
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The answers to your question are shown below and assumes that you do not live where community property rules would apply to you.
Below are the basics for completing the injured spouse form (8379). If you have not E-filed your return yet, you should include this with your return for the fastest processing.
If necessary you can mail it because it is a "stand-alone" signature form. If it is sent via the mail, include a copy of the W2 and any other document that has federal withholding.
The answers to your question are shown below and assumes that you do not live where community property rules would apply to you.
Below are the basics for completing the injured spouse form (8379). If you have not E-filed your return yet, you should include this with your return for the fastest processing.
If necessary you can mail it because it is a "stand-alone" signature form. If it is sent via the mail, include a copy of the W2 and any other document that has federal withholding.
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