Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I received a letter from the IRS informing me that a 3rd party had sent a request for my filing info..The IRS said they were informing me and for me not to sign any blank forms that I might receive,and that they didn't release any info..I have been served papers from my ex so he can modify the lifetime alimony that I receive,could he be the one who sent that request to the IRS? I have turned all the financial paperwork that was needed...If I find out he did this(or his new wife who is in law enforcement) what can be done?? If this isn't something he did or had done how do I find out who was requesting this info?????He is the only one I know who would try and do something this stupid,he was a deputy for 32 years...I'm thinking if he done this, he always has thought he was above the law,who do I go to to get proof????? This is the only thing I can think of that might cause someone to request info,is because of the reopen alimony remodification thing...HELP IF YOU CAN PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Asked on 8/03/11, 5:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

Based on the described facts in your inquiry, it appears the IRS was contacted by a person who requested tax information about your filed returns. However, it appears the IRS did not provide such information and is giving notice to you. It is not illegal for such information to be requested by someone such as your ex, but the IRS will not provide it without proper forms and your consent. You should confirm this conclusion with the IRS and notify them that you do not consent to release of any personal tax information. Please realize that if he may ask the court to order you to provide such information as part of a supplemental petition to modify the alimony based on a substantial change in financial circumstances. In such case you will benefit by seeking assistance of a family law attorney. Hope this helps.

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Answered on 8/03/11, 5:20 pm


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