QUESTION
Would I be removed from my ex’s tax bill after divorce?
Asked on Oct 02nd, 2012 on Taxation - California
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I was married in California but I'm divorced two years ago. My ex-husband owed taxes due to his large quarterly sales commissions and while married set up a payment arrangement with the IRS.
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For the years for which you filed joint returns, you are jointly and severally responsible for the income taxes. That means that if, for example, $4,000 is owed, the IRS can collect it all from him, all from you, or part from each. If they happen to collect more than the $4,000 (plus interest and penalties), then they would need to refund the excess.
Answered on Oct 07th, 2012 at 6:17 PM