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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 any tax refund that may be due to the injured spouse.
Q: Who should file Form 8379?
A: Form 8379 should be filed by an injured spouse when the joint tax refund is being used to offset the other spouse's debts.
Q: When should Form 8379 be filed?
A: Form 8379 should be filed as soon as you become aware that your refund may be offset.
Q: Is there a fee to file Form 8379?
A: No, there is no fee to file Form 8379.
Q: Can Form 8379 be e-filed?
A: No, Form 8379 cannot be e-filed. It must be filed by mail.
Q: What supporting documents are required with Form 8379?
A: You need to attach a copy of your joint tax return and any other relevant documents such as W-2 forms.
Q: How long does it take to process Form 8379?
A: It can take up to 14 weeks for the IRS to process Form 8379.
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