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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