Your wife is liable for your 2011 and 2012 taxes only. You probably could save some money (on tax, interest and penalty) if you switch to joint for 2009 and/or 2010. (Note, if she filed on time, then you have only until Monday to file an amended return for 2009. If your preparer cannot do it that fast, I could. While she is not liable for you earlier tax debts, your community property and any joint accounts can be taken by the IRS if it gets that far. Likely, they will agree to let you pay in installments, at a level that you can afford.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2013 at 1:51 PM