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What happens if I am no longer married to the person with whom I filed an Individual Income Tax return?

Ex-spouses remain individually liable on a final assessment entered on a joint tax return, even if the parties have mutually agreed that only one of the parties will be responsible for payment. Such decisions are not binding on the Alabama Department of Revenue.

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Ex-spouses remain individually liable on a final assessment entered on a joint tax return, even if the parties have mutually agreed that only one of the parties will be responsible for payment. Such decisions are not binding on the Alabama Department of Revenue.

If you know or even suspect someone has stolen your identity, complete and submit an Identity Theft Affidavit. You should also visit https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/how-do-i-know-if-i-might-be-a-victim-of-identity-theft/ and https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-central.

You have several available resources for assistance:

Specific instructions for all three of Alabama’s income tax returns are available on this website or in print.
Submit your questions via the Help Center.
Contact the Alabama Taxpayer Service Center nearest you. Go to https://revenue.alabama.gov/taxpayer-service-centers/ for contact information or to schedule an appointment.

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