Christie and Billy jointly file this year. Billy intentionally omits $5,000 in gambling winnings. Christie fraudulently deducts $1,000 in business expenses. The IRS audits the return, assesses a $2,500 deficiency and begins collection efforts two years after the timely filing of the return. Christie and Billy divorced one year before the deficiency was assessed. Can Christie receive any tax relief from the full $2,500 deficiency?

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The Answer of Christie and Billy jointly file this year. Billy intentionally omits $5,000 in gambling winnings. Christie fraudulently deducts $1,000 in business expenses. The IRS audits the return, assesses a $2,500 deficiency and begins collection efforts two years after the timely filing of the return. Christie and Billy divorced one year before the deficiency was assessed. Can Christie receive any tax relief from the full $2,500 deficiency?

Christie and Billy Jointly File This Year