Few tax situations create more anxiety than discovering that a spouse—or former spouse—owes substantial taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Many people ask: “Can the IRS come after me for my spouse’s tax debt?” “Am I responsible if my…
Divorce can be challenging for many reasons, but one major concern is figuring out who pays the taxes when a marriage ends. In New York, the rules can be confusing, especially if you and your spouse filed joint tax returns…
When married taxpayers file jointly, which is often done because of certain benefits available to couples filing jointly, both taxpayers are jointly and severally liable for the tax and any additions to tax, interest, or penalties that arise from the…