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Tax Relief for Divorced or Separated Individuals
Managing Agency U.S. Department of the Treasury http://www.ustreas.gov/

Program Description

There are certain special Federal tax rules for divorced or separated individuals that can result in a lower tax liability than would otherwise apply.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be separated or divorced and a taxpayer who is interested in receiving tax information and tax return preparation assistance.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

No application is needed to utilize this program. However, you must file your taxes using the guidelines posted at http://www.irs.gov/publications/p504/ar02.html.

Program Contact Information

For more information, contact your local Taxpayer Assistance Center:
http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html

For additional information contact:
IRS Tax Forms & Publications
SE:W:CAR:MP:FP, IR-6526
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224