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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: Form 8379 is used to allocate a joint tax refund when one spouse has past-due obligations.
Q: Who can file Form 8379?
A: You can file Form 8379 if you are an injured spouse who wants to protect your share of a joint refund.
Q: What is an injured spouse?
A: An injured spouse is someone whose portion of a joint tax refund could be used to pay the past-due obligations of their spouse.
Q: When should I file Form 8379?
A: You should file Form 8379 as soon as you become aware of your spouse's past-due obligations.
Q: Is there a fee to file Form 8379?
A: No, there is no fee to file Form 8379.
Q: How long does it take to process Form 8379?
A: Processing time for Form 8379 can vary, but it typically takes about 11 weeks.
Q: Can I e-file Form 8379?
A: Yes, you can e-file Form 8379 if you are also e-filing your tax return.
Q: Can Form 8379 be used for state tax refunds?
A: No, Form 8379 is specifically for federal tax refunds only.
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