STATE OF CALIFORNIA
INNOCENT SPOUSE UNIT MS A452
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
PO BOX 2966
RANCHO CORDOVA CA 95741-2966
Innocent Joint Filer Relief Request
Requesting Spouse/RDP Information
Indicate the tax year(s) for which you request relief from liability of tax: _________________________________________
Provide your information below.
First Name
Initial Last Name
Social Security Number
Additional Information (in-care-of name and other supplemental address information)
PMB/Private Mailbox
Street Address (number and street) or PO Box
Apt. No./Ste. No.
City
State
ZIP Code
Home Phone Number
Work Phone Number
Message/Other Phone Number
Nonrequesting Spouse/RDP Information
Provide information about the person to whom you were married or in an RDP (during the tax year(s) indicated above).
First Name
Initial Last Name
Social Security Number
Additional Information (in-care-of name and other supplemental address information)
PMB/Private Mailbox
Street Address (number and street) or PO Box
Apt. No./Ste. No.
City
State
ZIP Code
Home Phone Number
Work Phone Number
Message/Other Phone Number
In most circumstances, we are required to notify the nonrequesting spouse/registered domestic partner (RDP) (the spouse/
RDP or former spouse/RDP with whom you filed the joint tax return) of your request for relief of liability. The notification will
allow the nonrequesting spouse/RDP to provide input or documentation regarding the investigation and determination of
your request. The Franchise Tax Board will not release your personal information, including your current name and
address, or any other confidential information.
Marital/RDP Status
What is your current marital/RDP status with the nonrequesting spouse/RDP?
Married/RDP Date: ____________
Separated/RDP Date: ____________
Legally Separated
Divorced/RDP Termination Date: ____________
Divorce Pending
RDP Termination Pending
Types of Relief
We will review your request and determine whether you qualify for one or more of the following types of relief:
• Traditional innocent joint filer relief
• Relief by separate allocation of liability
• Equitable relief
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) relief
• Relief from community income
• Relief by court order
For additional information about the types of relief or to download forms, go to ftb.ca.gov and search for
innocent joint filer.
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