Asked in Tax Law for Alabama

Q: Can I press charges for my husband using my SSN for taxes after separation?

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Kevin M Ryan
Kevin M Ryan
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  • Tax Law Lawyer
  • Loxley, AL
  • Licensed in Alabama

A: You should first go to www.irs.gov and get a transcript of the tax return for the year in question. Next, contact the IRS and schedule an appointment at the Taxpayer Customer Service office closest to your residence, and ask a representative to review the situation. Each individual person has the right to decide between any available legal options for tax status on a particular year's tax return. Your husband is not legally permitted to sign your name to a federal tax return without a signed IRS Power of Attorney or Power of Attorney drafted and signed by you in accordance with the laws of your state.

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