Innocent Spouse Relief

Course Description
Course Qualification
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Course Description

Many married taxpayers choose to file a joint tax return because of certain benefits this filing status allows them. When filing jointly, both taxpayers are jointly and severally liable for the tax and any additions to tax, interest, or penalties that arise from the joint return even if they later divorce. Joint and several liabilities mean that each taxpayer is legally responsible for the entire liability. Thus, both spouses on a married filing jointly return are generally held responsible for all the tax due even if one spouse earned all the income or claimed improper deductions or credits. In some cases, however, a spouse can get relief from being jointly and severally liable.

Innocent Spouse Relief is an application (Form 8857) by an “innocent” spouse for relief from the tax liabilities of the other spouse that arise as a result of filing a joint federal income tax return. Innocent spouse relief has been around for a long time, but in 2013 the IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2013-34, an extremely sophisticated and detailed procedure for applying for relief in a variety of circumstances, including circumstances where there has been coercion, intimidation, or abuse.

This Online CPE/CE webinar covers the following Key Topics:

Various types of Relief
Claiming Innocent Spouse Relief
Disqualifying Situations
Innocent Spouse Relief
Common Issues With Time Limit
Separation of Liability Relief
Equitable Relief

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Learning Objectives

To identify the cause of Innocent Spouse Relief
To recognize when clients are not entitled to Innocent Spouse Relief
To identify qualifying factors for equitable relief conditions
To recognize when and how the IRS contacts the spouse
To identify conditions that allow a taxpayer to qualify for Innocent Spouse Relief

Recommended For

This IRS-Approved CE course is recommended for CPAs, EAs, AFSPs, MRTPs, ORTPs, and Other Tax Professionals engaged in filing or reviewing various federal tax returns.

Who Should Attend?

California Registered Tax Professional
CPA - Large Firm
CPA - Mid Size Firm
CPA - Small Firm
Entrepreneurial CPA
Financial Planner
Maryland Tax Preparers
Oregon Tax Preparers
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Tax Attorney
Tax Managers
Tax Practitioners
Tax Preparer
Tax Professionals
Tax Pros
Young CPA

Course Qualification

Webinar Qualifies For

1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP)
1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-00167-20-O)
1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-00167-20-O)
1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-00167-20-O)
1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-0179)
1 CE Credit for Certified Fiduciary & Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
1 CE Credit for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
1 General Credit for Accountant/Bookeeper
1 CPE Credit for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
1 CPE Credit for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
1 CPE Credit for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
1 CPE Credit for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
1 CPE Credit for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
1 CPE Credit for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
1 CPE Credit for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
1 CPD Credit of Tax Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)

Additional details

Course Level :

Basic
Credits :

1
Instructional Method :

Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites :

None
Advance Preparation :

None

IRS APPROVED

MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478

MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: GEHNZ) has entered into an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, to meet the requirements of 31 Code of Federal Regulations, section 10.6(g), covering maintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, and length of class hours. This agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the IRS as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the enrolled individual. Credit earned by attendees with a PTIN will be reported directly to the IRS as required of all providers. To ensure your CPE hours are reported, update your profile in My Account to include your PTIN number. Please note: IRS CE is only mandatory for EAs and ERPAs. For all other tax return preparers, CE is voluntary.

NASBA APPROVED

MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478

MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: 143597) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.

CTEC APPROVED

MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478

MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor ID# : 6273) has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer continuing education courses that count as credit towards the annual “continuing education” requirement imposed by the State of California for CTEC Registered Tax Preparers. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, toll-free by phone at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org.

Presenter

About Presenter

Venar Ayar, JD

Principal, Ayar Law

Venar Ayar is the principal and founder of Ayar Law and focuses his legal practice on IRS and Michigan tax resolution for both businesses and individuals. He has personally handled a multitude of cases including defending tax audits, negotiating favorable settlements for back taxes, setting up tax payment plans, arranging release of tax liens and levies, defending criminal tax fraud cases and advising those with foreign bank accounts who have not complied with reporting requirements. He represents clients with multi-million dollar assets at stake as well as those with only thousands in assets.

Born and raised in metro Detroit, Michigan, Venar returned to open a tax problem resolution practice when he saw the alarming number of taxpayers struggling due to the downturn in the local economy. He saw there were few qualified and ethical Michigan tax resolution lawyers, but an abundance of scam artists who were taking advantage of taxpayers who needed help.

Prior to opening his Michigan practice, Venar was a tax attorney at RJS Law, southern California’s largest tax law firm. Before working there, Venar worked for several years in metro Detroit as a busy and successful solo tax law practitioner.

In addition to years of experience practicing as a Michigan tax attorney, Venar has owned or operated several small businesses, including an accounting and tax preparation business, supermarkets and a hotel. His business background gives him a solid understanding of the challenges facing small businesses today.

About Company

Ayar Law

ayarlaw.com/

Venar is an award-winning tax attorney ranked as a Top Lawyer in the field of Tax Law. Mr. Ayar has a Master of Laws in Taxation – the highest degree available in tax, held by only a small number of the country’s attorneys. Venar Ayar and his firm are truly competent and ethical Tax Lawyers who will vigorously defend taxpayer rights. We know how to…

Protect your bank accounts and property
Stop the IRS from harassing you
Negotiate settlements for a fraction of the amount

Tax Law is all we do, and we know how things actually work at the IRS. We can favorably resolve your Federal or State, personal or business tax problems – anything from unfiled tax returns to foreign bank account issues.

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