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  • 1. 

    Which does not qualify as an element of proof for innocent spouse relief under IRC Sec 6015 (b)?

    • A.

      The spouse had no reason to know of the understatement

    • B.

      Election on IRS form within 2 years of beginning IRS collection action

    • C.

      The return was timely filed

    • D.

      Joint return was filed

    Correct Answer
    C. The return was timely filed
    Explanation
    When the return was filed has no bearing on proving an innocent spouse.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following elements would NOT weigh in favor of equitable relief?

    • A.

      Significant economic hardship.

    • B.

      Legal obligation to pay imposed by court order upon the non – requesting spouse

    • C.

      Lack of economic hardship.

    • D.

      Divorced or separated

    Correct Answer
    C. Lack of economic hardship.
    Explanation
    Lack of economic hardship.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is an element of proof of separation of liability under IRC Sec 6015 (c)?                                      

    • A.

      The spouse did not have actual knowledge that there was an understatement of income.

    • B.

      The balance due is over $5,000

    • C.

      Only one of the spouses had income on the joint return.

    • D.

      The tax was not paid on the timely filed return.

    Correct Answer
    A. The spouse did not have actual knowledge that there was an understatement of income.
    Explanation
    The spouse did not have actual knowledge that the income was understated.

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  • 4. 

    The IRS office you submit a request for innocent spouse relief is:

    • A.

      Fresno

    • B.

      Cincinnati

    • C.

      Atlanta

    • D.

      Holtsville

    Correct Answer
    B. Cincinnati
    Explanation
    Cincinnati

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  • 5. 

    In order to determine if you qualify or innocent spouse relief you can use the flowcharts in IRS Publication

    • A.

      17

    • B.

      926

    • C.

      971

    • D.

      969

    Correct Answer
    C. 971
    Explanation
    Publication 971

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  • 6. 

    The form that is required to be filed to claim innocent spouse relief is______________:

    • A.

      8814

    • B.

      8379

    • C.

      8857

    • D.

      8880

    Correct Answer
    C. 8857
    Explanation
    The form for innocent spouse relief is 8857

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