Copies of tax returns

[ovahimba 0]

I have copies of all my tax returns that were generated from turbo tax. Can I file these with the I-134? Is it necessary or advisable to get transcripts from the IRS? Is there some sort of stamp or certification on these transcripts? I'm just being cheap and trying to save the $39 per copy.

[payxibka 10,045]

I have copies of all my tax returns that were generated from turbo tax. Can I file these with the I-134? Is it necessary or advisable to get transcripts from the IRS? Is there some sort of stamp or certification on these transcripts? I'm just being cheap and trying to save the $39 per copy.

$39? See http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=110571,00.html It is FREE!

[bora bora 1]

Read that site carefully, you can get copies for free.

I just asked my accountant brother-in-law for copies

[William33 110]

ovahimba,

I sent photocopies of my tax returns and W-2's. I also sent several months of bank statements along with a copy of my job offer letter. We were approved.

Some aquire IRS transcripts, not sure why.

I have copies of all my tax returns that were generated from turbo tax. Can I file these with the I-134? Is it necessary or advisable to get transcripts from the IRS? Is there some sort of stamp or certification on these transcripts? I'm just being cheap and trying to save the $39 per copy.

Edited December 5, 2006 by William33

[U.S. Wendy 0]

Depends on the Embassy. Most will accept the transcripts, which are free. You can fax the request to the IRS. I have heard of one person, filing in Albania, who had to send in the certified copies at $39.00/copy each year, for a total of three years. See if the embassy can give you a straight answer.

[ovahimba 0]

Thanks for the quick info. I think I was on the wrong site. This one says something about $39 per year requested. http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

[payxibka 10,045]

Thanks for the quick info. I think I was on the wrong site. This one says something about $39 per year requested. http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

The difference is a tax transcript versus the return itself. I would get the transcript and supplement it with your turbo tax copies

[lilofdevine 0]

I called the IRS 1-800-829-1040 and requested copies to be faxed to me. FREE

[Yodrak 7]

William33,

If the tax return consists of more than the 1040 itself, the tax transcript is a lot less paper (and generally easier to photocopy for backup and future use).

Yodrak

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Some aquire IRS transcripts, not sure why.