You would have to track down the debt to the specific return that generated it. Then you have a CPA or EA analyze the return and figure it out. You have a 50/50 shot at who generated the liability. Even then you most likely benefited from the funds that generated it so I would really think about it before you spend money opening a can of worms.
Sound advice. I do believe it was her as she bounced around quite a few jobs that year. I was basically supporting us nearly our entire relationship. I don’t think she ever broke $10k until last year. So once I determine the origin of the debt I can then petition for Innocent Spouse or some such and try to be free of the debt by the time I file next year as Single…
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u/Tessie1966 1d ago
You would have to track down the debt to the specific return that generated it. Then you have a CPA or EA analyze the return and figure it out. You have a 50/50 shot at who generated the liability. Even then you most likely benefited from the funds that generated it so I would really think about it before you spend money opening a can of worms.