Divorce is already painful. When IRS debt is thrown into the mix, the impact lasts long after the legal papers are signed. Many divorced or separated taxpayers assume the court order protected them from IRS collection. Then one day, a notice arrives. The IRS does not care what the divorce decree says. If your name is on that return, they will come for you.
That shock is devastating. Payroll garnishment. Frozen bank accounts. Mounting penalties. This is where immediate help matters. Contact Steve right now at (678) 717-9818 before the IRS accelerates action.
Why Divorce Tax Debt Is Different
Most ex-spouses discover the IRS has zero obligation to honor a divorce agreement. If you filed jointly during marriage, both spouses are fully liable. Adding insult to injury, the filing status of married filing jointly cannot be changed through amendment once submitted to the IRS. That means even if the agreement said your ex would pay the taxes, the IRS can and will forcefully collect the full balance from you.
The consequences are real:
- Wage garnishment that humiliates you at work
- Liens that crush your credit and destroy financial recovery after divorce
- Accruing penalties that multiply faster than you can pay
It is not just about money. It is the feeling of betrayal, of being punished for someone else’s actions.
Tax Relief Programs Available for Divorced or Separated Taxpayers
The good news? Relief is possible. Steve Perry has spent years successfully removing his clients from IRS crosshairs. Options include:
- Innocent Spouse Relief: If you did not know or had no reason to know your ex understated taxes, you may be freed from liability.
- Separation of Liability Relief: For divorced or legally separated taxpayers, responsibility for joint tax can sometimes be divided, preventing the IRS from holding you to the full balance
- Equitable Relief: Even when other relief does not apply, the IRS may grant fairness-based consideration, especially in situations involving hardship
- Installment Agreements and Offers in Compromise: In cases where debt cannot be forgiven outright, structured resolution can still end years of fear and restore control
The Trap of Ignoring or Breaking Agreements
Many taxpayers make the worst mistake, assuming because the divorce decree assigned payment, their IRS problem is solved. When that ex stops paying taxes, the IRS does not hunt them down. They come after you, and by then, the debt is fatter, uglier, and growing.
Ignoring the IRS never works. Breaking the agreement to stay current only compounds the nightmare. Missed commitments mean revoked arrangements, enforced collections, and a permanent IRS mark on your record. Worse, you lose the credibility needed to strike new deals with them in the future.
This is why you need a professional who brings clarity and strength in an emotional storm.
Why Divorced Taxpayers Choose Steve Perry, EA
Steve Perry is not just a tax professional. He is a seasoned Enrolled Agent who has battled the IRS for years, defending people who felt helpless and paralyzed by tax debt. Clients describe him as the calm in the hurricane, direct, strategic, and relentless until the IRS backs off.
Steve knows how to position cases, how to document finances, and most importantly, how to speak the IRS’s language in a way that yields results. He has secured relief and fresh starts for divorced taxpayers who thought their financial life was over.
Call Steve at (678) 717-9818 or send a message at steve@bookstaxesatl.com. Do not wait for another IRS letter to arrive.
Even if you have tried before, even if the IRS already denied you, Steve can often spot weaknesses in the IRS’s position. He has turned rejected cases into victories.
Your Next Step
Every day of delay means more penalties and interest added to the balance. Your financial freedom after divorce depends on one critical action: getting professional help before the IRS escalates.
Act now. Imagine the relief of knowing an experienced, calm, determined advocate is negotiating with the IRS on your behalf. No missed calls. No frozen paychecks without warning. No helplessness in the face of official notices.
Message Steve directly on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/steveperrybtm for discreet, professional help today.
The IRS is not waiting. You should not either. Call (678) 717-9818 now.
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