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Will I become liable for his back taxes if I get married? Why?
Asked on May 28th, 2015 on Taxation - Michigan
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If I marry someone who owes significant back taxes, will I become liable? I am thinking about marrying my boyfriend but he does not have a good financial record. I am scared that the IRS will come after me.
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Seek counsel from a tax attorney and accountant about you options. You should not have a liable of his pre-marital taxes but there are issues.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:02 PM
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You will not be liable for your boyfriend?s back taxes even if you marry him. You are only liable for taxes if you signed the tax return, which you did not.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:02 PM
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No, you're not liable on his back taxes. But you shouldn't marry him until you cleans up the back taxes issue. Either by filing bankruptcy, doing an installment agreement or an offer in compromise. Because if he's married that all those will be based on his joint income with you. Now they will only be based on his own income.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 8:02 PM