Will the IRS or state come after me if I marry a man with a tax problem?

Neither the state or the IRS will hold you responsible for his tax liability incurred before your marriage. Obviously it will affect him and his ability to contribute to your household. You should avoid filing a joint tax return with him until his tax debt issues are resolved. You should also avoid acquiring property jointly with him until the issues are resolved. Did this information help answer your question(s)? Details and context often affect the validity and usefulness of an answer that is based on a general statement of the law. You may need to consult directly with an attorney and provide additional information in order to get the best answer.

No. You will not inherit his debt. However, you should file either separately or as an injured spouse to make sure IRS doesn't make a mistake.

No. You will not inherit his debt. However, if you file jointly with him after you are married, you will lose any refund that you would have otherwise gotten. The reason being, the IRS will confiscate the refund if there is a balance due from previous years for your husband. If your future husband owes a substantial amount of back taxes, you may want to consider filing "Married/separate."