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Anyone get their refund yet with injured spouse.

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Anyone get their refund with injured spouse yet? Or can tell me why we had to wait until March 10th to file?
Best answer by bluedeb

The Injured Spouse Form (8379) was not available until March.  

 

Time Needed To Process Form 8379

Generally, if you file Form 8379 with a joint return on paper, the time needed to process it is about 14 weeks (11 weeks if filed electronically). If you file Form 8379 by itself after a joint return has been processed, the time needed is about 8 weeks. Processing errors can increase the time needed to process your Form 8379.

 

See How To Avoid Common Mistakes:

 

How To Avoid Common Mistakes


Mistakes may delay your refund or result in notices being sent to you.


• If you file Form 8379 separately, don't include a copy of your joint return. This will prevent delays in processing your allocation. Make sure to enclose copies of all Forms W-2 and W-2G for both
spouses, and any Forms 1099 showing income tax withheld.
• If you file Form 8379 with your joint return or amended joint return, enter “Injured Spouse” in the upper left corner of page 1 of your joint return.
• Items of income, expenses, credits, and deductions must be allocated to the spouse who would have entered the item on his or her separate return.
• Make sure the debt is subject to offset (for example, a legally enforceable past-due federal tax, state income tax, child support, state unemployment compensation debts, or other federal nontax debt, such as a student loan).

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bluedeb
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April 11, 2022

The Injured Spouse Form (8379) was not available until March.  

 

Time Needed To Process Form 8379

Generally, if you file Form 8379 with a joint return on paper, the time needed to process it is about 14 weeks (11 weeks if filed electronically). If you file Form 8379 by itself after a joint return has been processed, the time needed is about 8 weeks. Processing errors can increase the time needed to process your Form 8379.

 

See How To Avoid Common Mistakes:

 

How To Avoid Common Mistakes


Mistakes may delay your refund or result in notices being sent to you.


• If you file Form 8379 separately, don't include a copy of your joint return. This will prevent delays in processing your allocation. Make sure to enclose copies of all Forms W-2 and W-2G for both
spouses, and any Forms 1099 showing income tax withheld.
• If you file Form 8379 with your joint return or amended joint return, enter “Injured Spouse” in the upper left corner of page 1 of your joint return.
• Items of income, expenses, credits, and deductions must be allocated to the spouse who would have entered the item on his or her separate return.
• Make sure the debt is subject to offset (for example, a legally enforceable past-due federal tax, state income tax, child support, state unemployment compensation debts, or other federal nontax debt, such as a student loan).