responsibility
If I marry a man that has back taxes due federal and state will I be responsible for his back debt also?
Asked on 12/01/06, 8:42 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ronald Cappuccio
Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax)
Re: responsibility
No, you will not be responsible for the prior taxes of your husband. Nevertheless, if you file a joint tax return, the IRS will keep the refund and apply it to his past due taxes. You would then have to fight to get it back. You should talk to a tax lawyer to answer your questions.
My web site www.taxesq.com has some articles which may help you.
I hope this helps!
Ron Cappuccio
Answered on 12/03/06, 10:37 am