Showing posts with label tax liability. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tax liability. Show all posts

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Colorado Springs: Divorced and Stuck with Tax Debt? How Innocent Spouse Relief Can Free You

Innocent Spouse Relief can be a lifeline for those newly divorced, offering a pathway out of unfair tax burdens that might seem overwhelming. When divorced individuals face tax liabilities from joint returns filed while married, it often feels like carrying the weight of the past into the future—a future already unsure and daunting. But, there’s light at the end of this taxing tunnel.

The relief allows you to separate yourself from joint tax liabilities, which might have accumulated due to your former spouse's errors or omissions. The eligibility criteria include proving that when you signed the joint return, you were unaware of the incorrect reporting and that it would be unfair to hold you liable.

The process can be complex and fraught with stress. Here’s where I come in. As a tax professional, I help alleviate the annoyance and embarrassment of tax owing, ensuring that you’re not late again and free from the worry of penalties. My role is to lift the overwhelming burden and stress associated with potential IRS harassment, so you don’t have fears of tax liens or interest surprises looming over you.

Moreover, if you’ve felt ashamed or frustrated for not filing returns, it’s vital to know you’re not alone. Feeling isolated is common, but my clients no longer face these challenges solo. Together, we navigate these intricate processes, replacing feelings of exposure and vulnerability with confidence and optimism.

As an Enrolled Agent, I’m equipped to guide you through these daunting systems with empathy and expertise. Let’s restore your peace of mind and pave a future free of financial burdens and IRS anxieties.

Take the first step towards financial peace today! Click here and complete our New Client Questionnaire and let us help you navigate your tax challenges with ease and expertise.

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 359-8789
success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Monday, June 30, 2025

Colorado Springs: Divorced? How to Stop Your Ex’s Tax Debts from Haunting You

Divorce can be an emotionally charged journey, filled with the complexities of sorting out a life once shared. Among the many challenges, tax implications often catch individuals by surprise, especially when it involves claims for Innocent Spouse Relief. A divorce decree, while helpful in dividing assets and responsibilities, may not shield you from joint tax liabilities. Understanding this can prevent feelings of being overwhelmed and the stress of unexpected tax surprises.

The Innocent Spouse Relief provision is intended to protect individuals from unwarranted tax debts incurred unknowingly. However, complexities arise when divorce agreements intersect with these claims. A decree may assign tax responsibilities to one spouse, but the IRS may still hold both parties liable under joint tax returns, causing feelings of frustration and exposure.

As a tax professional and Enrolled Agent, I am dedicated to lifting these burdens from your shoulders. I strive to eliminate the annoyance and embarrassment of tax debts so you aren't harassed by tax liens or unexpected fees. My role is to alleviate your stress and worry, ensuring you don’t have to face the IRS alone, while providing a shield of assurance and confidence to navigate these rough waters.

With my expertise, clients no longer feel isolated or victimized. Instead, they can reconstruct their financial futures without fear. Together, we will navigate these intricate tax landscapes, transforming vulnerability into optimism and allowing you to confidently take back control of your financial journey. If divorce has clouded your tax horizon, remember, guidance and relief are just a call away. Let’s chart a course toward a brighter financial future, unhampered by tax liabilities.

Take the first step towards financial peace today! Click here and complete our New Client Questionnaire and let us help you navigate your tax challenges with ease and expertise.

525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 359-8789
success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Friday, June 14, 2024

Colorado Springs: Am I or Am I Not an Innocent Spouse?

 

Are you having to deal with daunting tax liabilities from unexpected issues stemming from a spouse's financial actions? The IRS offers a form of relief known as "Innocent Spouse Relief" to address such situations. This provision is designed to protect individuals from being unfairly held responsible for tax understatements or errors committed by their spouse on a jointly filed tax return.

To qualify for Innocent Spouse Relief, several conditions must be met. First, the understatement of tax must be solely attributable to the other spouse's erroneous items. Second, the innocent spouse must demonstrate that they were unaware of the inaccuracies at the time of signing the return and that it would be inequitable to hold them liable given the circumstances. Factors such as significant benefit from the understatement, desertion, death, or divorce are considered in the evaluation process.

Filing for Innocent Spouse Relief involves submitting Form 8857 to the IRS. It's a crucial step for those seeking to rectify tax issues without bearing the burden of their spouse's financial missteps.



525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 359-8789
success@cashtracksfinancial.com

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Colorado Springs: Why am I in IRS Collections?

 




Have you failed to pay your tax liability? The IRS will initiate a series of steps to collect the owed amount. Initially, you are sent a series of notices, starting with a CP14, which informs you of the balance due. If you do not respond or make arrangements to pay, the IRS escalates the matter by sending additional notices, such as the CP501 and CP503, which serve as reminders and warnings of potential collection actions.

If you continue to ignore these notices, the IRS may issue a CP504, which is a final notice of intent to levy and a notice of the taxpayer's right to a hearing. This notice indicates that the IRS is preparing to take more aggressive collection actions, such as garnishing wages, levying bank accounts, or seizing property.

In some cases, the IRS may assign the debt to a private collection agency. This typically happens when the IRS has exhausted its internal collection efforts. The private agency will then attempt to collect the debt on behalf of the IRS, although this approach has been criticized for its inefficiency and the undue stress it places on low-income taxpayers.

Throughout this process, it is crucial for you the taxpayer to respond promptly to IRS notices and seek professional assistance if needed to avoid severe financial repercussions.


525 N Cascade Ave., Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 359-8789
success@cashtracksfinancial.com

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