Innocent Spouse Relief Forms/Links

Below are links to all the relevant forms to file for Innocent Spouse Relief


Federal/IRS Tax Forms

  • IRS Form 8857 - Request for Innocent Spouse relief
  • IRS Form 8857 is the main form for filing for innocent spouse relief with the IRS. Many states will accept this form as well if it was accepted by the IRS. Form more information on filing this form with the IRS read more here: Filing for Innocent Spouse Relief

 

IRS Form 12510 - Questionnaire for requesting spouse
No longer required to file IRS Form 12510 when requesting Innocent Spouse Relief. In July 2007, IRS Form 8857 was revised to include the questions from IRS form 12510.

IRS Publication 971 - IRS Publication 971
Publication published by the IRS with detailed instructions about filing for Innocent Spouse Relief

IRS Form 656 - Offer in Compromise Form
If you do not qualify for Innocent Spouse Relief, you may be eligible for an offer in compromise.
-Do not file this form before Innocent Spouse Relief form because if this is accepted, you will not be eligible for Innocent Spouse Relief.

State required Innocent Spouse Relief Forms
*Note - some states do not offer innocent spouse relief. Some states do not have specific innocent spouse relief forms and will accept the IRS form 8857 if that was accepted by the IRS.

Arizona - Arizona Form 200 - Request for Innocent Spouse Relief and Separation of Liability and Equitable Relief

California - FTB 705 - Request for Innocent Spouse Relief

Connecticut - CT form 8857 - Request for Innocent Spouse Relief (Separation of Liability and Equitable Relief)

Colorado - If the IRS has granted innocent spouse relief, the taxpayer will also be granted comparable relief from the Colorado tax, penalty and interest related to the tax issue. Submit the information on your situation along with proof that the IRS has granted you innocent spouse status for the tax year involved.

Hawaii - Form N-379 - State of Hawaii Department of Taxation Request for Innocent Spouse Relief (And Separation of Liability and Equitable Relief)

Illinois - IL 8857 - Request for Innocent Spouse Relief

Indiana - IN40-SP - Indiana Innocent Spouse Allocation Worksheet

New York - IT-285 - Request for Innocent Spouse Relief (Separation of Liability and Equitable Relief)

Pennsylvania - Form PA 12507 - Innocent Spouse Statement

South Carolina - SC 8857 - Request for Innocent Spouse Relief

Utah - TC-8857 - Request for Innocent Spouse Relief. Utah will also accept the federal form filed with the IRS, form 8857

 

Help & Advice

Do you need help filling out the forms correctly ?

This site has all the information you need to understand what is required in filing for innocent spouse relief. It is important that these forms are filed correctly because you may only get one chance. Many times this information can be difficult to understand and we can help connect you with a tax specialist to ensure you get the relief you need. Even if you do not qualify for innocent spouse tax relief, our tax experts have a proven record of settling tax debt for a fraction of what is actually owed.

If you need assistance filing for Innocent Spouse, or would like a free consultation to determine if you would actually qualify, please fill out the form for a free consultation.

The Consultation we provide is free of charge and comes with no obligation. Get your options and you choose!