Liability of certain spouses

36 M.R.S. § 5287, under Chapter 831.

36 M.R.S. § 5287

The assessor may relieve the liability under this Part of a spouse who meets the qualifications for relief under the following provisions whether or not a claim for federal relief was made. The assessor may grant relief for: [PL 1999, c. 526, §1 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 526, §3 (AFF).]

1. Innocent spouses. A spouse who meets the qualifications for relief under Section 6015 of the Code; or

2. Injured spouses. A spouse who meets the qualifications for relief of an injured spouse under Internal Revenue Service procedures.