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 ...

Joint returns plus past debt can cause tax headaches. Image: John Morgan via Flickr. One thing that married couples quickly realize is that the financial mistakes of one spouse can come back to haunt ...

If your joint tax refund was taken to pay your spouse’s separate debts, you may be able to reclaim your share through IRS Form 8379. Known as the Injured Spouse Allocation, this form separates your ...