InJured Spouse RElief:

Protect Your Tax Refund

If you filed a joint tax return and discovered that your refund was reduced or taken to pay a debt that only your spouse owes,

you may be entitled to Injured Spouse Relief.

What Is Injured Spouse Relief?

Injured Spouse Relief allows you to recover your portion of a joint refund if it was applied to pay a debt that does not legally belong to you. Common debts include:

  • Past-due child or spousal support

  • Federal or state taxes owed by your spouse

  • Defaulted student loans

  • Certain federal agency debts

You May Qualify If:

  • You filed a joint tax return, and

  • You had income, tax withholding, or refundable tax credits, and

  • The refund was used to pay a debt solely owed by your spouse

How to Request Relief

To claim your portion of the refund:

  • File Form 8379 – Injured Spouse Allocation

  • This can be filed with your tax return or separately after an offset notice

  • The IRS will determine how much of the refund you are entitled to receive back

Take Action today

Call us for a free consultation to see if Injured Spouse Relief applies to you. Protect what’s yours — we’ll guide you every step of the way.