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Yes, if you file a joint return for 2016, your refund can be reduced for back taxes that your spouse owes. You can file Married Filing Separately to avoid that. You can, however, request an Injured Spouse Allocation instead, so that the refund that results from your withholding/payments is not offset even with a joint return.
To do that:
Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, will be filed along with your tax return.
Yes, if you file a joint return for 2016, your refund can be reduced for back taxes that your spouse owes. You can file Married Filing Separately to avoid that. You can, however, request an Injured Spouse Allocation instead, so that the refund that results from your withholding/payments is not offset even with a joint return.
To do that:
Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, will be filed along with your tax return.
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