Innocent Transferee Defense Documentation Form

When the IRS pursues transferee liability claims, establishing innocent transferee status is critical to protecting yourself from unexpected tax obligations. This Innocent Transferee Defense Documentation Form helps you gather and organize the essential information needed to support your defense claim—including transfer dates, fair market consideration, and your knowledge (or lack thereof) of the transferor's tax liabilities at the time of transfer.

Designed for tax professionals, attorneys, and individuals facing transferee liability assessments, this form streamlines the documentation process for IRS proceedings and administrative appeals. By capturing detailed information about the circumstances surrounding asset transfers, you create a comprehensive record that demonstrates good faith and establishes the foundation for an innocent transferee defense.

Paperform makes tax compliance documentation faster and more professional. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and email chains, you can collect structured information with conditional logic that adapts based on transfer type and circumstances. Connect your submissions to Google Sheets or your CRM for organized record-keeping, and use Papersign to gather client signatures on attestation statements—keeping everything linked to the original form for a clean audit trail.

Whether you're a tax attorney building a case file, a CPA assisting clients with IRS disputes, or a financial advisor documenting complex estate transfers, this template provides the structure you need to protect your clients' interests and demonstrate compliance with transferee liability regulations.