Form 8379: Injured Spouse Allocation

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Form 8379
Form 8379: Injured Spouse Allocation
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Form 8379 is filed by one spouse (the injured spouse) on a jointly filed tax return when the joint overpayment was (or is expected to be) applied (offset) to a past-due obligation of the other spouse. By filing Form 8379, the injured spouse may be able to get back his or her share of the joint refund.

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Form 8379: Injured Spouse Allocation FAQs

What is Form 8379?
Form 8379 is filed by the injured spouse on a jointly filed tax return to get back their share of the joint refund when the joint overpayment is applied to a past-due obligation of the other spouse.
How long does it take to process Form 8379?
Form 8379 can take 8-14 weeks to process.