IRS Notices & Letters
“My ex-spouse and I received a CP14 notice for an old joint return, how do I file for innocent spouse relief so I am not held responsible for the entire debt?”
A CP14 notice on an old joint return often brings up whether the balance should be considered shared or whether one spouse may qualify for relief based on how the return was prepared and what each person knew at the time. The answer can depend on the type of income or deductions involved, whether the tax issue came from a joint filing, and how the IRS views each spouse’s role in the return. In many cases, the timing of the notice, the account balance, and any prior separation or divorce agreement can also affect how the request is handled. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
In your 60-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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