I-864: 1 or 3 years of tax returns?

[Mactan4 0]

I noticed that sending in 3 years of tax returns are optional. I have a small business and my tax returns are huge. Should I send them just '07 or '06 and '05 as well? It will weigh a ton if I send all three! Thanks!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

The instructions say if you think it will help your case then you can send more than the most recent. I guess you have to decide if you most recent looks good enough to satisfy the income requirements. If it does, then that should be adequate in my opinion, since it's so much paperwork.

[Dakine 26]

I noticed that sending in 3 years of tax returns are optional. I have a small business and my tax returns are huge. Should I send them just '07 or '06 and '05 as well? It will weigh a ton if I send all three! Thanks!

Get tax transcripts for the last 3 years from IRS. Not bulky and PREFERRED over copies of returns. Especially for self employed without 1099s nor W2s.

1-800 829-1040. Free.

[SJR08 0]

I noticed that sending in 3 years of tax returns are optional. I have a small business and my tax returns are huge. Should I send them just '07 or '06 and '05 as well? It will weigh a ton if I send all three! Thanks!

Get tax transcripts for the last 3 years from IRS. Not bulky and PREFERRED over copies of returns. Especially for self employed without 1099s nor W2s.

1-800 829-1040. Free.

All you need is your fed return for the most recent tax year ( line 25 of I-864) if you have 1099s or w2 show that if you think 3 years will show your ability to maintain sufficient income go for 3 years. im in the same boat (small business) i'm only sending the most recent year! don't think uscis cares what you made in the past only the now!