Form ct 8857-2026

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The document is a form (CT-8857) from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services that allows individuals to request Innocent Spouse Relief, Separation of Liability, or Equitable Relief from tax liabilities incurred during a joint return with a spouse or former spouse. It outlines eligibility criteria, instructions for completion, and necessary attachments for filing the form. The document emphasizes that it should not be filed with the tax return and provides guidance on when and where to submit the request.

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In Part I, enter your current name, Social Security Number, and home address. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing your request.
Proceed to Part II. Enter the year(s) for which you are requesting relief and provide details about your spouse or former spouse, including their name and Social Security Number.
In Part III, indicate if there is an understatement of tax. If yes, check the appropriate box and follow the instructions to request separation of liability.
For Part IV, determine if you qualify for innocent spouse relief by checking the relevant boxes and providing a detailed statement explaining your situation.
Finally, complete Part V if applicable, detailing any equitable relief requests. Attach any necessary statements that support your claims.

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What is form 8857 used for?

Taxpayers file Form 8857 to request relief from tax liability, plus related penalties and interest, when they believe only their spouse or former spouse should be held responsible for all or part of the tax.

What is form 8379 used for?

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. By filing Form 8379, the injured spouse may be able to get back their share of the joint refund.

When should a taxpayer file form 8379 injured spouse allocation?

You must file Form 8379 for each year you meet this condition and want your portion of any offset refunded. You must file Form 8379 within 3 years from the due date of the original return (including extensions) or within 2 years from the date you paid the tax that was later offset, whichever is later.

Which taxpayer may benefit from using form 8857 request for innocent spouse relief?

If you believe that only your spouse or former spouse should be held responsible for all or part of the tax, you can request relief from the tax liability, including related penalties and interest, by filing Form 8857.

What qualifies you for innocent spouse relief?

Innocent spouse relief can relieve you from paying additional taxes if your spouse understated taxes due on your joint tax return and you didnt know about the errors. Innocent spouse relief is only for taxes due on your spouses income from employment or self-employment.

What is the difference between form 8379 and 8857?

Injured spouse relief is different from innocent spouse relief and you cannot request it by filing Form 8857. You must file Form 8379. For example, if you check Yes on line 1 and Yes on line 2, you will have to file both Forms 8857 and 8379.

What is the difference between injured spouse relief and innocent spouse relief?

There are two types of tax relief for spouses: Injured spouse relief lets you reclaim money taken from your tax refund to cover your spouses debts. Innocent spouse relief relieves you from paying additional federal income tax owed by your spouse due to errors on a joint tax return.

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