Fill out Form 8857 online
Request for Innocent Spouse Relief
Used to ask for relief from responsibility for tax, interest and penalties on a joint return.
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- Published by
- IRS
- Version
- Rev. June 2021
- Length
- 6 pages
- Fillable fields
- 223
223 fillable fields
Have these ready
- Your name, address, and taxpayer ID number
- The tax years and forms your request is about
- Any IRS notice you are responding to, so you can match its details
What's on Form 8857
This is the Rev. June 2021 version, 6 pages long, with 223 fillable fields, including 172 text boxes and 36 checkboxes. In the editor, the fillable fields are highlighted so you can see where to type.
How filling it in works
- 1
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- 2
Type into it
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- 3
Download your copy
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After you fill it in
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Form 8857?+
It is the blank PDF published by the IRS (Rev. June 2021). DocZap hosts a copy and isn't affiliated with the IRS. Before you submit it, check the IRS forms and instructions page for a newer version.
How do I fill out Form 8857 online?+
Choose "Fill this form" and the blank form opens in the DocZap editor with 223 fillable fields. Click a field to type, or click a box to tick it. For anything that isn't a field, use the Text tool to type anywhere on the page, or the Image tool to add a picture of your signature. Press Done to download your copy.
Is what I type uploaded anywhere?+
No. The blank form loads from this site, then everything you type stays in your browser tab. Nothing is sent to a server and nothing is saved when you close the tab, so download your finished PDF before you leave.
Where do I send Form 8857 once it's filled in?+
It depends on the form and your situation. The instructions for Form 8857 explain who receives it and how to submit it, so read them first. They are on the IRS forms and instructions page.
How long is Form 8857?+
This PDF (Rev. June 2021) is 6 pages long and has 223 fillable fields, including 172 text boxes and 36 checkboxes.
Does it cost anything?+
No. There is no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many forms you fill in.
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