Attorney or CPA?

[Thankful]

I just learn from a friend that her salary has been garnished by the IRS for tax debt incurred by her spouse (in 2005?). Her salary is meager from a P/T job at a 501c. Her spouse has been hiding all of the bill collections. This surprise came with the news that the mortgage is behind and credit cards are maxed. She does not want a divorce but has no money to pay and can’t afford to live with her salary garnished. She also wants to protect herself. Does she need an attorney or a CPA? Does anyone know any that do pro-bono work?

[Anniemouse]

Why doesn't the irs garnuish the husband?

[farmcats]

She needs to fill out an " injured spouse form" Form 8379

[itsbob (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Thankful

She does not want a divorce.....

Then she gets what she gets.

SHe should just smile, thank her husband when she gets home, and just continue to live in her happy little paradise..

[vraiblonde]

Originally Posted by Thankful

I just learn from a friend that her salary has been garnished by the IRS for tax debt incurred by her spouse (in 2005?). Her salary is meager from a P/T job at a 501c. Her spouse has been hiding all of the bill collections. This surprise came with the news that the mortgage is behind and credit cards are maxed. She does not want a divorce but has no money to pay and can’t afford to live with her salary garnished. She also wants to protect herself. Does she need an attorney or a CPA? Does anyone know any that do pro-bono work?

That is one of the more effed up stories I've ever heard.

[Etred101]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

That is one of the more effed up stories I've ever heard.

Life in the big city Sweetheart. CPA first. Then Attorney.