Question on N-400

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

Hello all I am in the process of submitting the N-400 for Citizenship. Part 10, A. General Question #4 ask

Since becomming a lawful permanent resident , have you ever failed to file a required Federal, State, or local tax return?

I did not file my 2008 taxes until some time in march 2010 with my 2009 tax return. So in this case do i put yes since i filed late? n or no because i filed at the time i'm filling out the Application?

[v333k 59]

Hello all I am in the process of submitting the N-400 for Citizenship. Part 10, A. General Question #4 ask

Since becomming a lawful permanent resident , have you ever failed to file a required Federal, State, or local tax return?

I did not file my 2008 taxes until some time in march 2010 with my 2009 tax return. So in this case do i put yes since i filed late? n or no because i filed at the time i'm filling out the Application?

I might recommend is you get tax transcripts from the IRS and see if there are any indications about your being late. It may be one way to go...

Nonetheless, even if you did indicate that you were late, but you eventually filed them and probably paid a fee or something, so you should be OK to naturalize. If you fail to file and you never correct it, then you have a wrinkle in your path to naturalization.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

I might recommend is you get tax transcripts from the IRS and see if there are any indications about your being late. It may be one way to go...

Nonetheless, even if you did indicate that you were late, but you eventually filed them and probably paid a fee or something, so you should be OK to naturalize. If you fail to file and you never correct it, then you have a wrinkle in your path to naturalization.

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[Sapphire 0]

Hello all I am in the process of submitting the N-400 for Citizenship. Part 10, A. General Question #4 ask

Since becomming a lawful permanent resident , have you ever failed to file a required Federal, State, or local tax return?

I did not file my 2008 taxes until some time in march 2010 with my 2009 tax return. So in this case do i put yes since i filed late? n or no because i filed at the time i'm filling out the Application?

Hi, may I ask you what did you eventually write on your application? Yes, or No? I am in a similar situation, I filed late, but nevertheless, at present I am up to date with everything. Technically, I am inclined to say "No", because I did not "fail", I was just late.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

Hi, may I ask you what did you eventually write on your application? Yes, or No? I am in a similar situation, I filed late, but nevertheless, at present I am up to date with everything. Technically, I am inclined to say "No", because I did not "fail", I was just late.

Part 10. Section A, question # 4 I "No"

While I did not file at the time of the interview and case submission I was current. I simply provided the information for the requested years. I also owed taxed for the year in question and when I did eventually filed.. It "caused" question # 5 to br "no" as well because my taxes are current. I'm a US.Citizen today.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Hello all I am in the process of submitting the N-400 for Citizenship. Part 10, A. General Question #4 ask

Since becomming a lawful permanent resident , have you ever failed to file a required Federal, State, or local tax return?

I did not file my 2008 taxes until some time in march 2010 with my 2009 tax return. So in this case do i put yes since i filed late? n or no because i filed at the time i'm filling out the Application?

I do not know about a question that asks you when you filed, or how, you filed, or if you filed late.

I only know about a question that asks you if you ever failed to file. The purpose of this question is to establish if you are on good terms with the IRS. So if you have filed your tax returns for 2008, for 2009, and for 2010, and you can prove it by submitting tax transcripts for all 3 years, you clearly have not failed to file taxes.

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I do not know about a question that asks you when you filed, or how, you filed, or if you filed late.

I only know about a question that asks you if you ever failed to file. The purpose of this question is to establish if you are on good terms with the IRS. So if you have filed your tax returns for 2008, for 2009, and for 2010, and you can prove it by submitting tax transcripts for all 3 years, you clearly have not failed to file taxes.

respect,, thank you.

[NickD 202]

USCIS sure wanted to see our tax returns for my wife for the three year, didn't even want to peek at them for my stepdaughter for the five year. Not even required as evidence for the five year.

But you still have to answer that question either way, would think if the IRS is not auctioning off your property, garnishing your wages, or putting you in jail. You would be on good terms with them and could answer no to this question. They are really tough on individuals, even if you only owe them a buck. Was much better in my corporate days, no fear of the IRS. We had a staff of tax attorneys, and they didn't want to deal with those. Could write off millions without question.

Its the same with the DMV, if you don't pay that traffic or parking ticket fine, will send the police over and take your drivers' license and license plates. And the only way to get those back is not only to pay your fine, but a super stiff fine besides.