Confusion exists among taxpayers
between the terms “injured spouse” and “innocent
spouse.”
Proposal:
TAP recommended that the
new terminology for "Injured Spouse Relief,"
become "Relief From Denied Spouse Refund,"
or such other language as the IRS deems appropriate
and effective to reduce confusion.
Response Notes:
Program Manager, Lisa McLane responded
that the SB/SE Office of Taxpayer Burden Reduction is
working on a redesign of Forms 8857, Request for Innocent
Spouse Relief),and 12510, Questionnaire for Requesting
Spouse and conferred with TAP Members interested in the
Innocent Spouse program on August 26, 2005.
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