A client that has a tax liability for a joint return done three years ago.she is divorced . She is getting collection letters. her ex owes much more now. Options?

[dtrev24723]

Client owes $68.000 from three ago on MFJ return. Ex husband has taken responsibility for the debt but has accumulated another $100.000 debt to IRS since divorce.

My client is getting collection letters for original debt. Best approach to getting

her out of situation. 

[TaxMonkey · Accepted solution]

Taxpayers are jointly and severally liable on a joint tax return.  The only relief from that liability is found through the innocent spouse determination.

[abctax55]

Another lovely NO vote for an accurate answer.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

I got stuck paying off the debt from a joint return after I got divorced...sucks.

[sjrcpa]

Best approach to getting her out of situation?  get the ex to pay it.