Yes, you can file form 8379 along with your original tax return or you can file it by itself after you are notified of an offset. You, the “injured” spouse, must sign the form.

Will I get a stimulus check if I filed injured spouse?

By law, the first stimulus check can be reduced if someone owes child support. However, as the married spouse of someone who owes child support, you will still get your portion of the stimulus check.

How to file an injured spouse tax return?

You may file form 8379 along with your original tax return or you may file it by itself after you are notified of an offset. You can file the Form 8379 electronically. Injured Spouse Allocation Form Screenshot from IRS

How to file Form 8379 for injured spouse?

You may file form 8379 along with your original tax return or you may file it by itself after you are notified of an offset. You can file the Form 8379 electronically. If you file a paper tax return you can include Form 8379 with your return, write “INJURED SPOUSE” at the top left corner of the Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ.

How long does it take to process an injured spouse claim?

If a legally enforceable debt is reported to the Treasury Offset Program, the IRS intercepts the tax refund to pay the debt or obligation. If you file a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, with a joint return, the processing time is 14 weeks if it’s a paper return and 11 weeks if filed electronically.

What do I need to know about injured spouse?

Injured Spouse Allocation is when past-due taxes and/or debts have placed your tax refund in danger. You must file Form 8379 for each year you meet this condition and want your portion of any offset amount refunded. Don’t forget to grab your FREE Tax Preparation Checklist below! Click image to download your FREE personal tax preparation checklist.