I-864 Question

[raian 2]

PART 6.

#23. Current individual annual income.

Would "My current individual annual income" be from 2011? Or does it have to be this current year 2012?

And my income fluctuates, depending on the workload, so what should I state on the form? I will be getting a 2nd and/or 3rd part-time job.

#25. Federal income tax return information.

I did not file a tax return in 2008, 2009 because I was in college and unemployed.

I did file in 2010, even though I was employed during October – December 2010.

I will be filing on April 14, 2012 since it's the earliest appointment I could get with my accountant.

QUESTION:

Should I check the 1st box which states, "I have filed a

Federal tax return for each of the three most recent tax years…"? Again,

literally it says "three most recent tax years," which is what

confuses me again.

Thank you in advance everyone

[sheeshkabelle 153]

PART 6.

#23. Current individual annual income.

Would "My current individual annual income" be from 2011? Or does it have to be this current year 2012?

And my income fluctuates, depending on the workload, so what should I state on the form? I will be getting a 2nd and/or 3rd part-time job.

#25. Federal income tax return information.

I did not file a tax return in 2008, 2009 because I was in college and unemployed.

I did file in 2010, even though I was employed during October – December 2010.

I will be filing on April 14, 2012 since it's the earliest appointment I could get with my accountant.

QUESTION:

Should I check the 1st box which states, "I have filed a

Federal tax return for each of the three most recent tax years…"? Again,

literally it says "three most recent tax years," which is what

confuses me again.

Thank you in advance everyone

1) three consecutive years of tax returns are not required, they are optional. Most people send them in to show a history of working and making money. If you don't have three years worth, either only include your 2010 tax return, or write statements of why you did not file for 2009 and 2008.

2) You can use 2010 until the April 17th deadline, after that you have to use your 2011 returns.

3) your current income is what you make right now in 2012. Take your latest paycheck and look at the Year to date gross amount (before taxes). Average that out over a year and that is your current estimated income.

[raian 2]

Thanks for the reply.

But the question remains:

Should I check the 1^st box which states, "I have filed a Federal tax return for each of the three most recent tax years…"? Again, literally it says "three most recent tax years," which is what confuses me.

I ask this question based on my situation which is:

I have not filed a tax return in 2008, 2009 because I was in college and unemployed.

I did file in 2010, even though I was employed during October – December 2010.

I will be filing on April 14, 2012 since it's the earliest appointment I could get with my accountant.

[raian 2]

3) your current income is what you make right now in 2012. Take your latest paycheck and look at the Year to date gross amount (before taxes). Average that out over a year and that is your current estimated income.

Could you give me a simple step by step method to get my current estimated income? i'm not math savvy

[sheeshkabelle 153]

Thanks for the reply.

But the question remains:

Should I check the 1^st box which states, "I have filed a Federal tax return for each of the three most recent tax years…"? Again, literally it says "three most recent tax years," which is what confuses me.

I ask this question based on my situation which is:

I have not filed a tax return in 2008, 2009 because I was in college and unemployed.

I did file in 2010, even though I was employed during October – December 2010.

I will be filing on April 14, 2012 since it's the earliest appointment I could get with my accountant.

No, do not check those boxes. You didn't file returns. Write a statement as to why you did not file returns and send it with your I-864.

Take your current Year To Date gross amount on your check.

Let's say its $6,000.00

Divide that by 14, because it's the 14th week of the year.

that equals $428.57 weekly pay

take $428.57 and times that by 52 weeks in the year

your total is your current estimated income $22,285.77

So the formula is

YTD/weeks in year X 52= Estimate.

[raian 2]

No, do not check those boxes. You didn't file returns. Write a statement as to why you did not file returns and send it with your I-864.

Take your current Year To Date gross amount on your check.

Let's say its $6,000.00

Divide that by 14, because it's the 14th week of the year.

that equals $428.57 weekly pay

take $428.57 and times that by 52 weeks in the year

your total is your current estimated income $22,285.77

So the formula is

YTD/weeks in year X 52= Estimate.

But I can still fill in the Tax Year and Total Income blanks with my past tax/income history?

Thanks for the formula. Unfortunately at this moment, my current estimated income will bring me below the 125% poverty line. Work is picking up and my income will increase over the poverty line for sure. What do you think I should do for this current estimated income?

Thank you for your reply, greatly appreciated.

[sheeshkabelle 153]

But I can still fill in the Tax Year and Total Income blanks with my past tax/income history?

Thanks for the formula. Unfortunately at this moment, my current estimated income will bring me below the 125% poverty line. Work is picking up and my income will increase over the poverty line for sure. What do you think I should do for this current estimated income?

Thank you for your reply, greatly appreciated.

Do not put anything in those blanks except for your most current tax return. Leave the other two blank or put $0.00

If your income does not meet the guidelines you will have to get a joint sponsor.