Our divorce decree states that I am not liable for any federal, state or local income tax owed as a result of filing a joint return with my ex-spouse. It explicitly states my ex-spouse is liable for any taxes owed as a result of our filing jointly.
A divorce decree settlement is a legal issue and must be settled through the courts. Since you and your ex-spouse filed a joint return for the year(s) at issue, you and your ex-spouse are jointly and severally liable for any additional liability. This means that both you and your ex-spouse will be held liable for any unpaid taxes.
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