Alex and Lauren married in January 2021. In 2019, before Alex had even met Lauren, he had a farge balance due on his federal return. He was unable to pay the full amount by the due date of the return, and he still has an outstanding debt of 59.000. The couple filed a joint return for 2021 , but the IR5 offset their refund because of Alex's past-due obligation. Lauren is not obligated to pay Alex's debt, and she would like to receive her portion of their tax refund for the current year, As the coupie's tax preparer, what advice would you offer? Alex ahould request a certificate of nen-attachment; Alex and Lauren shoild submit a joint ofler in compromise. Lairen sticuld request rellef as an infured spouse. Lauren should recuest reilef as an innocent spouse. Alex and Lauren marred in January 2021. In 2019, before Alex had evon met Lauren, he had a large balance due on his federal return. Ho was unable to pay the full amount by the due date of the return, and ho stili has an outstanding debt of 58,000 . The couple filed a foint return for 2021 , but the IR5 offset the if refund because of Alex's past-due obtigation. Lauren is not obligated to pay Alex's debt, and she would like to recelve her portion of their tax refund for the eurrent yoar. As the coupte's tax preparef, What advice would you otfer? Nes should request a certificate ef nan-attachment Alex and Lauken shoud submit a plat offer in compromsie. Lauten bhould iequeat rellef as an injured spolse Latiren ahould request rellef as an innocent spouse