Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. Let’s break it down: what qualifies (and what doesn’t), what to ...

This update surveys recent federal tax developments involving individuals, including court cases, rulings, and guidance ...

As a general rule, when a married couple files a joint tax return, they are jointly and severally liable for the entire tax. But what happens if one spouse failed to report income and the other spouse ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew Roberts is a tax attorney who covers tax litigation and fraud. Married taxpayers can file their taxes together or ...

Taxpayers who are now separated or divorced and had undisclosed foreign bank accounts may wonder if “innocent spouse relief” is available under the Bank Secrecy Act for FBAR penalties. The answer is ...

Some advisors’ married clients whose spouses have dragged them into federal tax trouble this filing season may have an out—if they can prove they were not involved in the tax infractions. IRS innocent ...

ongress enacted the innocent spouse provisions to expand the relief available to certain taxpayers. The technical requirements for this relief, however, have resulted in numerous lawsuits. The Ninth ...

Clear Start Tax Explains How Divorced Taxpayers Can Escape IRS Liability for a Former Spouse’s Mistakes IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 6, 2025 / Divorce can be complicated enough without the ...

When a married couple files a joint tax return, both spouses typically share responsibility for any tax liabilities. However, if one spouse has past-due debts — such as unpaid federal taxes, state ...