Is the tax tramscript originals needed at embassy?

[patracy 1]

We are in the process of getting prepare n wanted to know if US embassy in Accra will need the originals or copies of the tax transcripts?

Edited September 28, 2011 by patracy

[kamson 1]

We are in the process of getting prepare n wanted to know if US embassy in Accra will need the originals or copies of the tax transcripts?

WHEN IT COMES TO TAX TRANSCRIPT AND US EMABASSY IN GHANA .... I WOULD SEND THE ORIGINAL .. JUST MY OPINION... GOD BLESS

[Ning 619]

We are in the process of getting prepare n wanted to know if US embassy in Accra will need the originals or copies of the tax transcripts?

Transcripts are copies of the original info submitted to the IRS. Copies of those copies should be fine. They represent to the embassy that taxes have been paid on a certian income level & there is no further tax liability. Thats all they care about.

[kamson 1]

WHEN IT COMES TO TAX TRANSCRIPT AND US EMABASSY IN GHANA .... I WOULD SEND THE ORIGINAL .. JUST MY OPINION... WHEN I MENTION ORIGINAL I MEAN THE ORIGINAL TAX TRANSCRIPT U RECEIVE FROM THE IRS ...

[lori7734 6]

We are in the process of getting prepare n wanted to know if US embassy in Accra will need the originals or copies of the tax transcripts?

YES YES AND MORE YES

[Mr&MrsNieto 1]

We are in the process of getting prepare n wanted to know if US embassy in Accra will need the originals or copies of the tax transcripts?

My Husband & I are going through this now it's one thing we did not have at his first Interview. I had sent him all my tax returns. That is not what they wanted. You need to go to www.irs.gov & request the tax transcripts for the specified years. The embassy in Ghana will not accept your printed off or copied tax returns. They want something directly from the IRS. At least thats the impression we got & were told. I received everything from the IRS quite quickly within 2 weeks after submitting the request. Hope this helps

[NickD 203]

Tax transcripts are just a printed copy, maybe somebody from the FBI can tell the difference between my copies on a cleaned up copying machine. I can't. Well, I guess I can, using a better grade of paper than the IRS, should shop around for cheaper paper.

Very easy form to duplicate or even forge, but not a good idea. I got the tax transcripts for my stepdaughter just by knowing her name and SS number, they already knew her address. Guess if I can do that, so can the USCIS, they also have that information to compare what you give them and what they get from the IRS. Doing that would get you deported.

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

***** Moving from US citizenship to CR-1 forum as OP is asking about that process *****

[NickD 203]

***** Moving from US citizenship to CR-1 forum as OP is asking about that process *****

Recall needing those for that I-864, then again for the I-751 and the N-400, but that was only for we were paying taxes together for the latter. A good sign of a happy marriage, couples that pay taxes together stay together, I guess.

For the former, want to make sure you are rich enough first before you can import an immigrant.

[ayomide1 5]

We are in the process of getting prepare n wanted to know if US embassy in Accra will need the originals or copies of the tax transcripts?

Copies of the original is fine. just make sure you get all the years needed and you will be fine

[patracy 1]

Copies of the original is fine. just make sure you get all the years needed and you will be fine

Thank you all. this helps a lot!

[Ning 619]

My Husband & I are going through this now it's one thing we did not have at his first Interview. I had sent him all my tax returns. That is not what they wanted. You need to go to www.irs.gov & request the tax transcripts for the specified years. The embassy in Ghana will not accept your printed off or copied tax returns. They want something directly from the IRS. At least thats the impression we got & were told. I received everything from the IRS quite quickly within 2 weeks after submitting the request. Hope this helps

Copies of tax returns prove you filled out forms. Transcripts prove you filed the tax forms. Get transcripts by fax or in person or by mail.

[JustUs 3]

In summary, the US Embassy in Ghana will only accept tax transcripts not copies of tax returns. Since tax transcripts are just printed out on regular paper, there really isn't an "original" pursay because when I sent mine to mine husband I just scanned and email it.

[luv4ragga 1]

No, it doesn't have to be an original copy, but definitely make sure you have tax transcripts otherwise it will hold things up as it did for us. My hubby has to return this info tomorrow. Hopefully, that will satisfy all of their requirements and our case is approved.

We are in the process of getting prepare n wanted to know if US embassy in Accra will need the originals or copies of the tax transcripts?

[brigobalgownie 0]

My Husband & I are going through this now it's one thing we did not have at his first Interview. I had sent him all my tax returns. That is not what they wanted. You need to go to www.irs.gov & request the tax transcripts for the specified years. The embassy in Ghana will not accept your printed off or copied tax returns. They want something directly from the IRS. At least thats the impression we got & were told. I received everything from the IRS quite quickly within 2 weeks after submitting the request. Hope this helps

THANKS for the advice!!