Tax return question for I-134-Need help!

[pepapula 0]

Hi all,

I am in the process of sending my i-134 to my fiance in Argentina. I have a question about the tax returns. I am currently employed at a place where my income is well above the 125% poverty line and so i can solely support my fiance. But do I need to send in the tax returns for 2007 as well? I am sending in 2008. The problem with 2007 is I only worked half the year (spent the other half in argentina with my hunny) and my income was just at the 125% poverty level. Will showing this 2007 tax returns hurt us? I am now making more money obviously, but I wasn't in 2007! Please advise! Thanks!

Stephanie

[Otto 83]

Hi all,

I am in the process of sending my i-134 to my fiance in Argentina. I have a question about the tax returns. I am currently employed at a place where my income is well above the 125% poverty line and so i can solely support my fiance. But do I need to send in the tax returns for 2007 as well? I am sending in 2008. The problem with 2007 is I only worked half the year (spent the other half in argentina with my hunny) and my income was just at the 125% poverty level. Will showing this 2007 tax returns hurt us? I am now making more money obviously, but I wasn't in 2007! Please advise! Thanks!

Stephanie

The instructions (on the I-134) state "Most recent" tax return (which is 2008 for most folks) and to submit more returns if you feel it will help (which it sounds like it doesn't help) so unless the US Embassy in Argentina has some specific requirements, your 2008 return would be fine.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi all,

I am in the process of sending my i-134 to my fiance in Argentina. I have a question about the tax returns. I am currently employed at a place where my income is well above the 125% poverty line and so i can solely support my fiance. But do I need to send in the tax returns for 2007 as well? I am sending in 2008. The problem with 2007 is I only worked half the year (spent the other half in argentina with my hunny) and my income was just at the 125% poverty level. Will showing this 2007 tax returns hurt us? I am now making more money obviously, but I wasn't in 2007! Please advise! Thanks!

Stephanie

Unless consulate specific, one year tax return (most recent) is sufficient. They go by current income first. If your current income and your 2008 income is sufficient, no worries, whether or not you submit the 2007 return.

[pepapula 0]

Hi all,

I am in the process of sending my i-134 to my fiance in Argentina. I have a question about the tax returns. I am currently employed at a place where my income is well above the 125% poverty line and so i can solely support my fiance. But do I need to send in the tax returns for 2007 as well? I am sending in 2008. The problem with 2007 is I only worked half the year (spent the other half in argentina with my hunny) and my income was just at the 125% poverty level. Will showing this 2007 tax returns hurt us? I am now making more money obviously, but I wasn't in 2007! Please advise! Thanks!

Stephanie

Unless consulate specific, one year tax return (most recent) is sufficient. They go by current income first. If your current income and your 2008 income is sufficient, no worries, whether or not you submit the 2007 return.

Thank you both for your replies! My gut was to just send 2008 returns, letter of employment, and pay stubs. IF consulate requests more information then I will have it handy. This process is just so anxiety-ridden. I told me fiance after this is all done we deserve a nobel prize in endurance and persistence.

[pushbrk 12,883]

Hi all,

I am in the process of sending my i-134 to my fiance in Argentina. I have a question about the tax returns. I am currently employed at a place where my income is well above the 125% poverty line and so i can solely support my fiance. But do I need to send in the tax returns for 2007 as well? I am sending in 2008. The problem with 2007 is I only worked half the year (spent the other half in argentina with my hunny) and my income was just at the 125% poverty level. Will showing this 2007 tax returns hurt us? I am now making more money obviously, but I wasn't in 2007! Please advise! Thanks!

Stephanie

Unless consulate specific, one year tax return (most recent) is sufficient. They go by current income first. If your current income and your 2008 income is sufficient, no worries, whether or not you submit the 2007 return.

Thank you both for your replies! My gut was to just send 2008 returns, letter of employment, and pay stubs. IF consulate requests more information then I will have it handy. This process is just so anxiety-ridden. I told me fiance after this is all done we deserve a nobel prize in endurance and persistence.

Sending three tax returns is a "best practice" not a requirement. If it won't help, don't do it. Technically, the I-134 only requires a tax return from self employed people but it's a good idea for most employed people to send at least one and more if it will help. Either send a complete tax return including W2 and/or 1099 forms and copies of all accomanying schedules or just use an IRS Tax Transcript.