Joint and Individual tax debt?

Just a boring tax question!

My husband owes money from before we were married -I have been trying to get his finances in order for a couple of years. Last year we filed jointly for the first time and owed around 800 (which is still due) but this year (jointly) we are owed over $5000.

Will they take out money from our due refund for my husband's tax debt (individually) from before we were filing jointly or even married?

Thanks!!

Thanks guys, you are right. Serge, IRS is the only Authority on this and Angel you thoughts are exactly what I thought too- even as far as wondering about why I would marry the debt (he has other talents! lol).

Thanks!!!

Only the IRS can answer your questions. Each situation is different. Any answer you get here would not be authoritative.

Yes they will, when you married your husband you married his debt. (why would any one marry someone with so much debt). If any of the 2007 is leftover after paying all the debt IRS will refund you the difference. If not IRS will send you a letter with the remaining balance, when you receive the letter call IRS and set up an installment agreement. IF you do not make an effort to pay IRS can and will garnish your wages, levy your wages or file liens. It is cheaper to offer to pay it in installment than ignore the IRS>

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