Tucker Professional Svcs Inc

05/25/2026

Taxpayers who can't pay their tax debt in full may qualify for an offer in compromise to help settle their debt for less than the full amount owed. Use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier Tool to check eligibility and prepare a preliminary proposal. Taxpayers should also review the latest Form 656-B, Offer in Compromise Booklet, which includes additional information on requirements, application process, costs and required forms.

Learn more from this tax tip: https://ow.ly/3Sxp50YZJ4Y

05/25/2026

Our office will closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

04/27/2026

Current Office Hours
Mon-Wed-Fri
9-4
We've started on the extenders and there were quite a few. We'll be calling to go over the returns or request additional information as we work each one up. We do our best to keep them in the order they were received. We appreciate your trust and thank you for your patience.

04/22/2026

IRS creates online tax debt tool

If you owe a tax debt that you can't pay in full, we can help. You have options to resolve it.

04/14/2026

Don't forget to prioritize your tax needs. April 15th deadline. Call for an extension or make arrangements to pick-up your taxes. Thank you.

04/13/2026

We are glad to collaborate with Richard Placette. Richard is a licensed fiduciary and operates under a fiduciary standard when advising clients. He currently holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses, along with his Life and Health Insurance license.

04/11/2026

We are open today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to accommodate tax return pick-ups and drop-offs.

04/09/2026

Tax deadline is nearing. If you require an extension or haven't retrieved your return, please take immediate action. We may be observing a holiday on April 15th. Thank you all for your business.

03/28/2026

We are now starting to file extensions . Let us know if you need one. The April 15th deadline is approaching fast.

02/07/2026

💡 What Is an Injured Spouse Form—and Why Does It Matter? 💡

We get this question a lot during tax season, so let’s clear it up.

👉 An Injured Spouse Form (IRS Form 8379) is used when you file Married Filing Jointly, but one spouse’s refund is taken (or “offset”) to pay the other spouse’s past-due obligations—like old student loans, child support, or prior tax debts.

If your spouse owes, but you don’t, the injured spouse form tells the IRS:
“Hey—part of that refund belongs to me, and I shouldn’t lose it.”

📌 The IRS then calculates your portion of the refund and sends it to you separately.

🤔 Why Not Just File Married Filing Separate?
Good question—and here’s the key thing most people don’t realize:

🔹 Married Filing Jointly almost always results in a lower total tax
🔹 Filing separately often means:
Higher tax rates
Loss of valuable credits (Child Tax Credit, education credits, etc.)
More tax paid overall

So in many cases, filing Married Filing Joint + Injured Spouse: ✅ Protects the innocent spouse’s refund

✅ Keeps the better tax benefits
✅ Puts more money back in the household

⚠️ Important Note An injured spouse is not the same as an innocent spouse.

Injured spouse = refund taken for the other spouse’s debt

Innocent spouse = dealing with tax liability caused by the other spouse

Very different forms. Very different outcomes.

💬 Bottom line:
If one spouse has past debts and the other doesn’t, don’t automatically file married filing separate. In most cases, the injured spouse form is the smarter move—but it has to be done correctly.

If this sounds like your situation, ask before filing. It can make a big difference in your refund 💰

(Feel free to share—this helps more couples than you’d think!)