# Fax Form 8857 (innocent spouse relief) to the IRS

Fax Form 8857 to the IRS at 855-233-8558, or mail it to the IRS in Covington, Kentucky.

## Fax numbers

| Who | Fax number |
| --- | --- |
| Requests for innocent spouse relief (Form 8857) | 855-233-8558 |

## Before you fax

- Don't file Form 8857 with your tax return or with the Tax Court.
- Write your name and Social Security number on every attachment.
- Send it to the fax number or address even if you are already talking to an IRS employee about an exam, appeal or collection.
- If you received a notice of deficiency, also petition the Tax Court within the 90 days the notice gives. The IRS considering your request does not extend that deadline.
- To mail it instead: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 120053, Covington, KY 41012.

## Steps

1. Fill in and sign Form 8857.
2. Write your name and SSN on each attachment, then scan or photograph every page.
3. Enter 855-233-8558 and add the pages.
4. Send, and keep the delivery receipt.

## Questions

**Can I attach Form 8857 to my tax return?**

No. The IRS says not to file Form 8857 with your tax return or the Tax Court; send it to the fax number or address on its own.

**Does requesting relief stop the Tax Court deadline?**

No. If you received a notice of deficiency, the 90-day period to petition the Tax Court is not extended while the IRS considers your request.

**Does the number change?**

It can. We compare it with the IRS instructions regularly; the date we last checked is at the bottom of this page.

## Sources

- [Instructions for Form 8857 (Rev. June 2021), IRS.gov](https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8857), checked 2026-10-12

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