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Instructions for IRS Form 8379 Injured Spouse Allocation
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8379 , Injured Spouse Allocation - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 8379 is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 8379?
A: IRS Form 8379 is the Injured Spouse Allocation Form.
Q: What is the purpose of Form 8379?
A: The purpose of Form 8379 is to allocate the overpayment of a joint tax return between the injured spouse and the debtor spouse.
Q: Who should use Form 8379?
A: Form 8379 should be used by an injured spouse who wants to claim their share of a joint tax refund.
Q: How do I fill out Form 8379?
A: You need to provide personal information, income details, and allocate the amounts on the form based on your circumstances.
Q: Is there a deadline for filing Form 8379?
A: Yes, you should file Form 8379 as soon as possible after you know that all or part of your refund is at risk of being applied to your spouse's debt.
Q: What happens after I submit Form 8379?
A: The IRS will review your form and allocate the overpayment according to your allocation percentages.
Q: Can Form 8379 help protect my share of the tax refund?
A: Yes, by filing Form 8379, you can protect your share of the tax refund from being offset by your spouse's debt.
Q: Can I e-file Form 8379?
A: Currently, the IRS does not support e-filing of Form 8379, so you must mail it in.
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