We represent clients from all U.S. and International locations regarding Federal Tax and California Issues.
If the IRS decides to take enforcement or collection action against a taxpayer, the agency has an array of legal tools to attempt to secure a monetary recovery even when the taxpayer is non-cooperative. Potential actions the IRS can take to collect tax debts (you agreed to be responsible for) on a joint return include:
While taxpayers can oppose these enforced collection actions, when applicable it is generally more strategic and effective to seek innocent spouse relief that attacks the basis for the collection action. Working with an experienced tax attorney can help you develop grounds that would justify a request for innocent spouse relief or other forms of tax relief.