Innocent Spouse Relief 1 Credit 1 Credit
Innocent spouse tax relief can shield one spouse from liability for taxes, penalties and interest that the IRS later determines is owed from a joint filing. IRC Section 6015 allows relief for situations where it would be unfair to hold an “innocent” spouse liable for this tax responsibility.
Many times after filing a joint return spouses have opposing views of who should be responsible for a resulting tax obligation when the IRS comes to call. The IRS innocent spouse rules allow more taxpayers to receive relief from joint tax obligations.
Married taxpayers who file a separate tax return are not liable for the accuracy of their spouse’s returns or for the payment of their spouse’s tax. However, 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 liability means 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 abu
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| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| Enrolled Agents (EA) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) | 1 CE | Approved |
| California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Tax Professionals | 1 CE | Eligible |
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| Enrolled Agents (EA) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) | 1 CE | Approved |
| California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Tax Professionals | 1 CE | Eligible |
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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.
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The instructor Venar Ayar presented material very clearly. I wish it were more time for examples, since we don't have such cases in our practice, but we want to be ready
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Mr Ayar is a great speaker. He talks using down to earth language no matter how technical. He gets the point across. No doubt is he one of your best presenters.
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