Houston, Texas Innocent Spouse Tax Relief Attorney
Innocent spouse tax relief is available to prevent a spouse from being held liable for fraudulent tax returns, which they were not responsible for. Many people do not understand their shield or liability when filing joint tax returns. At The Hammond Law Group, PLLC, we provide strategic counsel and advocacy to protect the rights of our clients facing tax liability and penalties.
You may be able to obtain innocent spouse tax relief if you can answer, “yes” to any of the following?
- Did the IRS increase your taxes based on your spouse’s unreported income or disallowed deductions?
- Are you facing a levy and tax liens or wage garnishment because of your spouse?
- Did you sign a return with your spouse and were under the belief that your taxes were paid?
- Did your souse forge your signature?
- Did your spouse your spouse make money through gambling or illegal sources?
- Did you receive little or no benefit from your spouse’s income?
- Were you separated, divorced, or living apart during the tax year?
- Are you surprised with the demand the IRS is making claims against you to pay the tax?
How do I qualify?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you may qualify for reduction or complete elimination of your taxes under innocent spouse tax relief. In addition, you will not be held responsible for any penalties and interest, which can often be much greater than taxes owed.
The IRS does not want to punish innocent spouses for tax evasion, tax fraud, or other tax crimes. Our firm will make your case to the government that liability should only be placed on the spouse responsible for hiding income or claiming false deductions. Contact us for an immediate consultation or case evaluation.
To have your innocent spouse claim considered, you must file your request for relief on a timely basis. It is important that you or your tax attorney obtain all of your information concerning the circumstances surrounding the claim and be prepared to argue your case. There are virtually thousands of different cases and facts, which could lead the IRS to determine that you are an innocent spouse and qualify for tax relief.
A successful determination of INNOCENT SPOUSE mean that your credit card record will be clean again, tax liens will be removed, and that your wages and bank accounts will be safe from tax collectors. Call now.
Innocent tax spouse relief is a complicated area of law that few financial planners or accountants understand. If you are an innocent spouse, be sure to contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Contact The Hammond Law Group, PLLC to schedule a free consultation at our Houston, Texas office. Our lawyers offer strategic advocacy in tax law cases to protect the rights of our individual and business clients. Se habla español.
