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Where do I send 8857?

Do not file Form 8857 with your tax return or the Tax Court. Instead, mail it to one of the following addresses. Florence, KY 41042 Alternatively, you can fax the form and attachments to the IRS at 855-233-8558.

What is the innocent spouse relief?

Innocent Spouse Relief provides you relief from additional tax you owe if your spouse or former spouse failed to report income, reported income improperly or claimed improper deductions or credits.

Where do I send 8857?

Do not file Form 8857 with your tax return or the Tax Court. Instead, mail it to one of the following addresses. Florence, KY 41042 Alternatively, you can fax the form and attachments to the IRS at 855-233-8558.

What does filing innocent spouse mean?

The innocent spouse rule allows a taxpayer to avoid a tax obligation arising from errors made by a spouse on a joint return. Most commonly, the error involves unreported income or an inflated deduction.

How do I write a disagreement letter to the IRS?

The IRS website states to include all of the following in a written protest: Your name, address and a daytime telephone number. A statement that you want to appeal the IRS findings to the Office of Appeals. A copy of the letter you received that shows the proposed change(s) The tax period(s) or year(s) involved.

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What is the Form 8857?

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.

How do I disagree with the IRS?

If you disagree you must first notify the IRS supervisor, within 30 days, by completing Form 12009, Request for an Informal Conference and Appeals Review. If you are unable to resolve the issue with the supervisor, you may request that your case be forwarded to the Appeals Office.

How do I write a formal letter to the IRS?

In the first paragraph of your letter, explain why you are writing the IRS. Mention the date of their notice....Include the following information at the top: The IRS address (see your IRS notice) Your name and address. The date. A salutation, such as "To Whom It May Concern"

How do I send an email to the IRS?

Mailing Tips Write both the destination and return addresses clearly or print your mailing label and postage. If your tax return is postmarked by the filing date deadline, the IRS considers it on time. Mail your return in a USPS blue collection box or at a Postal location that has a pickup time before the deadline.

How do I send a letter to the IRS?

Write both the destination and return addresses clearly or print your mailing label and postage. If your tax return is postmarked by the filing date deadline, the IRS considers it on time. Mail your return in a USPS blue collection box or at a Postal location that has a pickup time before the deadline.

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