Form m 8379 2017-2025

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The document is a form (M-8379) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for nondebtor spouses to claim and allocate tax refunds due from a joint return filed in 2017. It outlines eligibility criteria, necessary information to be filled out, and instructions for submission. The form is intended for individuals who filed jointly but did not make tax payments or whose refunds were applied against their spouse's tax debts.

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What is the injured spouse form for student loans?

Your spouse (referred to in this situation as the injured spouse) may reclaim his or her portion of the refund from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by filing an injured spouse claim form (IRS form 8379). You may also request this form from the IRS by calling 1-800-829-1040.

Who should file form 8379?

Form 8379 is filed by one spouse (the injured spouse) on a jointly filed tax return when the joint overpayment was (or is expected to be) applied (offset) to a past-due obligation of the other spouse.

What requirements must be met when considering filing Form 8379?

File Form 8379 when you become aware that all or part of your share of an over-payment was, or is expected to be, applied against your spouses legally enforceable past-due obligations. You must file Form 8379 for each year you meet this condition and want your portion of any offset refunded.

What are the requirements to file an injured spouse?

You may be eligible for injured spouse relief if: You filed a joint return with your spouse. Your tax refund was applied to your spouses overdue debts. You werent responsible for the debt.

What qualifies you for innocent spouse relief?

Innocent joint filer You may qualify for relief if you meet all of the following: You filed a joint tax return. Your spouse/RDP created the tax debt. Given the facts and circumstances, it would be unfair to hold you liable for the tax debt.

Can I file form 8379 electronically?

Yes, you can file Form 8379 electronically with your tax return. Generally: If you file Form 8379 with a joint return electronically, the time needed to process it is about 11 weeks. If you file Form 8379 with a joint return on paper, the time needed is about 14 weeks.

What is Form M 8379?

The injured spouse on a jointly filed tax return files Form 8379 to get back their share of the joint refund when the joint overpayment is applied to a past-due obligation of the other spouse.

Which of the following conditions must a taxpayer meet in order to file an injured spouse claim?

To qualify for an injured spouse claim, you must meet all three following conditions: You are not required to pay the past-due amount. You reported income on the joint tax return. You made and reported payments on the joint return.

Form m 8379 2017-2025

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