tax returns

[venusfire503 54]

We're currently gathering everything for our ROC paperwork (his card expires mid-July). I was just wondering about taxes. We filed (jointly) for 2007, but haven't done our 2008 returns yet. I will most likely have to file an extension, since I'm not close to being done. Since the earliest we can mail our paperwork (the 90 day period) isn't until after April 15, will they require the 2008 returns, or can we just skip them since we have the 2007 ones? Will they accept an extension to file instead? Even if I get our taxes done on time, I probably can't get a transcript for a while, right? Or can I just send a copy of the return? I'm considering just filing a return knowing I'll need to amend it later.

I'm not looking for tax advice (I don't want to get into all the details about why I'll have to file an amended return - nothing illegal, just not relevant). I just need to know if I need to send the 2008 return or transcript. Will we get an RFE if I don't? If so, then I'll have to figure out what will delay things more - waiting until I get the taxes done and receive a transcript to send the paperwork, or send it without the taxes and get an RFE...

Does anyone have any experience with sending paperwork soon after April 15?

Thanks

venusfire

[Jesti 0]

My 2 years green Card was expired on June 6th 2008, and I filled application on early May (I suppose to do earlier than that). That time we already have our 2007 tax, so we didn't have problem. Hope my experience will help.

I don't think it will hurt if wait another month. Remember, you have 90 days time frame.

Good Luck

[venusfire503 54]

Well, the thing is... I'm most likely going to have to file for an extension, and I don't know when I'll actually be able to get my taxes done. I have a bunch of really important things going on right now (in the midst of a custody battle - don't want to lose my kids, trying to update my resume, finishing up school, hoping to look for a job...) and my taxes this year are much more complicated than in the past (we bought a house last year, and I never itemized before - and you don't want to see the box I have all the receipts thrown in....). I'm a little overwhelmed and stressing right now. If I hear from someone that the 2008 taxes aren't necessary, I can relax just a little, at least for now. If I really DO need them, I was thinking of filing a 'regular' return, and later filing an amended return when I actually have the time to sit down and dig out receipts and all the information I need to itemize (which is why even getting someone else to do the taxes isn't an option right now).

venusfire

P.S. We do have joint taxes for 2007, our car title, deed to the house, pictures, bank statements, bills, life insurance and retirement accounts showing each other as beneficiary, personal mail addressed to both of us, and even some newspaper articles that feature the two of us

Edited April 10, 2009 by venusfire503

[-B&T- 1]

Just send your 2007 tax returns with W2'S or transcripts from IRS (if you have them) along with the other evidence.Don't worry too much and I would say that your evidence looks great.Add your drivers licenses showing same home address.You should be fine Good luck!

[notscenenough 6]

I just got approved with just 2007 tax. You're fine.

[venusfire503 54]

Just send your 2007 tax returns with W2'S or transcripts from IRS (if you have them) along with the other evidence.Don't worry too much and I would say that your evidence looks great.Add your drivers licenses showing same home address.You should be fine Good luck!

Good idea - especially since we both have our old address on the licenses, and both have update cards (not all states do that apparently, but PA does) with the new address. Both licenses and updates fit on one page, too. It will help 'explain' why some of our old bills and statements have a different address, too.

I can also send our 2008 W2s, too - didn't think of that! I imagine if I sent those along with a copy of the tax filing extension form, that at least shows something. Then again, maybe that will 'cause' an RFE???? I think I'll just file a lame return and send an amended return later.

Thanks!

venusfire

[Dakine 26]

Just send your 2007 tax returns with W2'S or transcripts from IRS (if you have them) along with the other evidence.Don't worry too much and I would say that your evidence looks great.Add your drivers licenses showing same home address.You should be fine Good luck!

Good idea - especially since we both have our old address on the licenses, and both have update cards (not all states do that apparently, but PA does) with the new address. Both licenses and updates fit on one page, too. It will help 'explain' why some of our old bills and statements have a different address, too.

I can also send our 2008 W2s, too - didn't think of that! I imagine if I sent those along with a copy of the tax filing extension form, that at least shows something. Then again, maybe that will 'cause' an RFE???? I think I'll just file a lame return and send an amended return later.

Thanks!

venusfire

"I think I'll just file a lame return and send an amended return later."

You got it!!

[venusfire503 54]

"I think I'll just file a lame return and send an amended return later."

You got it!!

In case anyone else is in the same situation - I just checked, and (supposedly, at least) filing an amended return will not increase your chances of being audited. So, off to file my lame return now (I know I'll find deductions later that I don't have time to find now).

Thanks everyone!

venusfire