Tax Returns

[CheeseQuavers 0]

Ok, what about ITINs? My DH is so amazing that he's doing these taxes for me, as I'm just useless at it!

He's come across this ITIN dealio, does he need one? I put it in as filing separately, because he's a British Citizen and therefore is not required to pay taxes in the USA. I put "NRA" (non-resident Alien) in the space for his (non-existent) social security number.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Ok, what about ITINs? My DH is so amazing that he's doing these taxes for me, as I'm just useless at it!

He's come across this ITIN dealio, does he need one? I put it in as filing separately, because he's a British Citizen and therefore is not required to pay taxes in the USA. I put "NRA" (non-resident Alien) in the space for his (non-existent) social security number.

If you're doing married filing separately you have no need for an ITIN (source: horse's mouth at the London IRS office). As you did, you simply write "NRA". Don't worry about the ITIN -- pain in the behind you don't need, involves getting things notarised (which is a lot more expensive and difficult in the UK than in the US -- I had almost qualified as a notary back in the UK by the time I left and had I stayed it would have been a nice little earner), and takes time because it has to be filed for and THEN you have to wait for the ITIN to be issued to you. Forget it!

And keep a hold of that husband -- one who will file taxes for you is worth his weight in gold and Mint Viscounts. Mine will just about hand over his W2s and 1099s, and everything else is up to me since I'm the USC and am supposed to know how to do this as part of my birthright, apparently.

[CheeseQuavers 0]

If you're doing married filing separately you have no need for an ITIN (source: horse's mouth at the London IRS office). As you did, you simply write "NRA". Don't worry about the ITIN -- pain in the behind you don't need, involves getting things notarised (which is a lot more expensive and difficult in the UK than in the US -- I had almost qualified as a notary back in the UK by the time I left and had I stayed it would have been a nice little earner), and takes time because it has to be filed for and THEN you have to wait for the ITIN to be issued to you. Forget it!

And keep a hold of that husband -- one who will file taxes for you is worth his weight in gold and Mint Viscounts. Mine will just about hand over his W2s and 1099s, and everything else is up to me since I'm the USC and am supposed to know how to do this as part of my birthright, apparently.

Those little mint biscuits are GORGEOUS!

Should I file for 2006 and 2009 even though I didn't make enough ($1200 in 2006 and $1700 in 2009)? I also am unsure about the "transcript" that I'll need for my I-864. I know I have to send these off to Austin TX, but is there any way of knowing when I'll get that transcript back? Also, what is a transcript? Is it a receipt to say that one has filed one's taxes?

Thank you again, I probably would still be crying at my 1040's right now if I didn't have your help!!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Those little mint biscuits are GORGEOUS!

Should I file for 2006 and 2009 even though I didn't make enough ($1200 in 2006 and $1700 in 2009)? I also am unsure about the "transcript" that I'll need for my I-864. I know I have to send these off to Austin TX, but is there any way of knowing when I'll get that transcript back? Also, what is a transcript? Is it a receipt to say that one has filed one's taxes?

Thank you again, I probably would still be crying at my 1040's right now if I didn't have your help!!

Just paying it back -- payxibka on VJ helped me a LOT when I did ours and I am eternally grateful.

Breaking it down, it goes something like this:

2006: no need to file this one unless you feel like it -- not required for I-864 purposes.

2007: file as usual

2008: file as usual

2009: the best way to figure out if you should file is to read the IRS guidance doc on this: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96623,00.html If you were self-employed, the minimum needed to file is $400. If employed, I believe it is $3300. If you don't need to file a tax return, you will need to write a statement as to why you don't need to file and present it as part of the I-864. I know there have been some examples on VJ in the past, so you might have a nose around and see if you can find one.

The transcript stuff I don't know so much about. Essentially, a transcript is a synopsis of all the pertinent info from the various tax forms you file for your yearly taxes . You might try posting in the more general IR1/CR1 forum for help on this -- lots more people posting in there so you may get some better guidance than I can give!