If you file a joint tax return and all or some of your tax refund was applied to your spouses’ past-due federal or state tax, child or spousal support debts, or student loans, your own refund can be delayed.
That’s why you should fill out Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, to resolve the unpleasant situation. However, remember that it can take two and a half months to process, so be patient.
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