Tax returns needed: Full returns or just cover/signature page

[hello28 0]

I remember when I did the other steps of the immigration/ Spousal Visa / Residency process, I didn't have to supply the entire copy of my tax returns as they just needed the signature page. At least, I believe that was the case. Is this still the case or do they need every page and every form for your tax returns? thanks.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

They need either the tax transcripts or the full return. The easiest way is to use the tax transcripts - they are free from the IRS. Here is the link: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=110571,00.html

[Jamaican JNR 2]

I remember when I did the other steps of the immigration/ Spousal Visa / Residency process, I didn't have to supply the entire copy of my tax returns as they just needed the signature page. At least, I believe that was the case. Is this still the case or do they need every page and every form for your tax returns? thanks.

It wouldnt hurt to take all the pages.

[AbbynSheryl 0]

I rather submit the whole return.

good luck

abby n sheryl

[NickD 203]

Feel this is IO dependent, my wife's wanted the whole ball of wax, complete returns with W-2's and 1099's attached. If you send anything less, well, that is like gambling. Three years of those if filing marriage, not sure about five years, will be dealing with that next year for our daughter.

[Dakine 26]

I rather submit the whole return.

good luck

abby n sheryl

Whole returns are not as valid as tax transcripts. No proof they were ever filed and can be faked easily.