What if I was married when I owed and now I’m not?

Even if your former spouse has back taxes, you are still just as responsible for them as they are if you filed jointly. But, if the reason you owed was because of your former spouse’s incorrect tax reporting, you may qualify for IRS Innocent Spouse Relief. It protects...

Can’t I just call the IRS?

Yes, you can call the IRS yourself. But the downside is you may wait for hours until you’re connected with an IRS representative. You will also need to make sure that you are prepared to answer detailed questions about your assets, income, and expenses.