IRS transcripts or simple copy of tax return??

[cupcake07 0]

I've been getting a little nervous since I'm about to file the I-751... I've been reading that many of you are submitting your IRS transcripts which you obtained through the IRS directly. I however was planning on sending the regular copies from turbotax (you know, after filing taxes, you get copies of what you filed - and that's what I wanted to use). Would that be okay??

Also I'm sending all these things:

- Copy of permanent residence card

- Copy of our baby's birth certificate

- Copy of our 06, 07 and 08 joint US tax returns.

- Copies of our bank statements, showing joint account

- Copy of the title of our car, showing joint ownership

- Copies of various car insurance notices

- Copy of letters addressed to both of us and copies of letters, received by us at the same address

- Copy of our three apartment leases

- Copy of itinerary (vacation)

- A copy of our airline tickets from our vacation to Europe and itinerary

- Several photographs from throughout the marriage

- Copy of our Sam's Club cards on a joint account.

Is that enough??

[Kathryn41 3,205]

If you use your regular tax copy you need to submit all of the attachments as well - W-2s, investment receipts, everything that goes into supporting your tax filing. It is easier to send the tax transcripts from the IRS - they're free and usually arrive within 2 weeks.

Everything else looks good. Good luck.

[-B&T- 1]

Agree with kathryn.You can send some of your utility bills also.

[cupcake07 0]

If you use your regular tax copy you need to submit all of the attachments as well - W-2s, investment receipts, everything that goes into supporting your tax filing. It is easier to send the tax transcripts from the IRS - they're free and usually arrive within 2 weeks.

Everything else looks good. Good luck.

2 weeks... I should have done this sooner My 90 day window opened a few days ago, so I don't think I have the time to do this... I just wanna cry

[John24689 0]

You have time to get the tax transcripts and apply. I think you can call 24 hrs a day and punch the right buttons on the 800#. Call now. We got ours in less than two weeks.

Good luck.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

If your 90 day window just opened you have lots of time - 90 days worth. You don't have to file right at 90 days - you can file anytime during those 90 days right up to the day before your green card expires. And yes, you can order the transcripts over the phone - it is an option driven menu - it doesn't actually mention transcripts until several steps into the menu but it is pretty straight forward.

Edited March 13, 2009 by Kathryn41

[cupcake07 0]

If your 90 day window just opened you have lots of time - 90 days worth. You don't have to file right at 90 days - you can file anytime during those 90 days right up to the day before your green card expires. And yes, you can order the transcripts over the phone - it is an option driven menu - it doesn't actually mention transcripts until several steps into the menu but it is pretty straight forward.

Oh Gosh You just made my night... I was honestly breaking down... I will have my husband call IRS and get the transcripts, it seems much easier than hunting for copies of our W2s

Thank You and everyone else who contributed!!!! You guys are wonderful!

[HSB 0]

If your 90 day window just opened you have lots of time - 90 days worth. You don't have to file right at 90 days - you can file anytime during those 90 days right up to the day before your green card expires. And yes, you can order the transcripts over the phone - it is an option driven menu - it doesn't actually mention transcripts until several steps into the menu but it is pretty straight forward.

Oh Gosh You just made my night... I was honestly breaking down... I will have my husband call IRS and get the transcripts, it seems much easier than hunting for copies of our W2s

Thank You and everyone else who contributed!!!! You guys are wonderful!

Hi, the fastest way to get transcripts is if you have a fax machine, they fax it to you right away. I got my 2006, 2007, and even 2008 transcripts last night, as I filed my 2008 early so it was available. Took about 20 minutes, just ask the agent to fax it to you over the phone if you got a fax. Don't have to wait 2 weeks.

[Winterjade_SF 0]

If you use your regular tax copy you need to submit all of the attachments as well - W-2s, investment receipts, everything that goes into supporting your tax filing. It is easier to send the tax transcripts from the IRS - they're free and usually arrive within 2 weeks.

Everything else looks good. Good luck.

Yipes. Didn't know that. We filed our 2008 returns a couple of weeks ago also using TurboTax and provided instructions to have the tax payments withdrawn from our accounts on 15 April. I didn't think that our transcripts would be available until we were paid up so just submitted a copy of the TT returns, *without* the attachments. Ah well... I'm guessing there might be an RFE in our future...

Edited March 24, 2009 by wjinsf