"Notarized Copy of Tax Return"

[MrPlow 0]

Another question that's probably been asked but I was not able to find a satisfactory answer with search. Because I am using my income to establish support, the I-134 instructions mention a "notarized copy of tax return." I e-filed for 2011 so no paper return was sent to the IRS. Can I just print out a copy of the full return, sign it and date it, have the bank notarize it with attached copies of W-2s and 1099s, and be on my way? Or do I need to wait for the IRS to send me a tax transcript?

Also, I see conflicting info on whether the I-134 needs to be notarized. Does it or doesn't it?

Thank you.

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Another question that's probably been asked but I was not able to find a satisfactory answer with search. Because I am using my income to establish support, the I-134 instructions mention a "notarized copy of tax return." I e-filed for 2011 so no paper return was sent to the IRS. Can I just print out a copy of the full return, sign it and date it, have the bank notarize it with attached copies of W-2s and 1099s, and be on my way? Or do I need to wait for the IRS to send me a tax transcript?

Also, I see conflicting info on whether the I-134 needs to be notarized. Does it or doesn't it?

Thank you.

Highly recommend reading this thread in the UK forum on what's needed for London: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/

[Pitaya 2,577]

Welcome to the forum.

Previous response is very good advice.

Use IRS tax transcripts. I recently got my 2011 transcript from IRS in 10 days. Notary requirements vary from consulate to consulate, check UK embassy info as mentioned above.

Good luck on your visa journey.

It helps everyone that uses the forum.

Edited March 25, 2012 by A&B

[patient2010 93]

welcome to VJ!

[rayandmel 39]

Tax transcripts are easy to get, and are free. You can fill out the form on line and they will send as many years as you want. check out: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=232168,00.html

Good luck!

[MrPlow 0]

The reason I ask is that we got our NOA2 about a month ago, I don't want to risk not having the transcripts. I'll order the transcripts but would it be a good idea to provide a signed copy of my tax return to my fiancee incase the interview occurs before the transcripts arrive? Or would that be a bad idea, in your experience(s)?

Posters are correct--the interview is going to be in London (obviously).

[Sorrenbert 0]

hello! just want to ask about your interview in embassy! did they ask you if you have receive the letter from them? cause i already have a scheduled embassy interview his coming April 12. and i still don't have the letter of instructions packet from them. i made my appointments using only my MNL case #! please i need your suggestions

Highly recommend reading this thread in the UK forum on what's needed for London: http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

[Sorrenbert 0]

hello! just want to ask about your interview in embassy! did they ask you if you have receive the letter from them? cause i already have a scheduled embassy interview his coming April 12. and i still don't have the letter of instructions packet from them. i made my appointments using only my MNL case #! please i need your suggestions

Highly recommend reading this thread in the UK forum on what's needed for London: http://www.visajourn...terview-thread/

[LeftCoastLady 441]

The reason I ask is that we got our NOA2 about a month ago, I don't want to risk not having the transcripts. I'll order the transcripts but would it be a good idea to provide a signed copy of my tax return to my fiancee incase the interview occurs before the transcripts arrive? Or would that be a bad idea, in your experience(s)?

Posters are correct--the interview is going to be in London (obviously).

It should take about a week to get the tax transcript. Has the interview been scheduled yet? If not, order the transcript as soon as possible so you can get it to the UK. If you send your income tax return, you'll have to provide everything that goes with it, the W-2s, any other tax statements, etc. That's why it's easier to have the transcript.

hello! just want to ask about your interview in embassy! did they ask you if you have receive the letter from them? cause i already have a scheduled embassy interview his coming April 12. and i still don't have the letter of instructions packet from them. i made my appointments using only my MNL case #! please i need your suggestions

Sorrenbert, instead of posting this in every thread, please post your question in the Philippines forum so people can provide relevant information related to that embassy. Good luck!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Another question that's probably been asked but I was not able to find a satisfactory answer with search. Because I am using my income to establish support, the I-134 instructions mention a "notarized copy of tax return." I e-filed for 2011 so no paper return was sent to the IRS. Can I just print out a copy of the full return, sign it and date it, have the bank notarize it with attached copies of W-2s and 1099s, and be on my way? Or do I need to wait for the IRS to send me a tax transcript?

Also, I see conflicting info on whether the I-134 needs to be notarized. Does it or doesn't it?

Thank you.

A print out of the whole return is fine (plus the supporting W2s etc). Sign and date is good. E-file receipt shows it was accepted if you want to top it off with sprinkles.

London does not need tax return to be notarized. It doesn't have to be a transcript. They don't even require a tax return if you can prove your current income in another way. POSITIVE.

Note: Go ahead and order transcripts so you can have them when you file AOS.

[Dan & Jenni 457]

London does not need tax return to be notarized. It doesn't have to be a transcript. They don't even require a tax return if you can prove your current income in another way. POSITIVE.

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i was asked for the I-134 and a letter of employment... she wasnt interested in anything else

[GringoD 33]

The instructions for the I-134 say SPECIFICALLY THAT it does NOT need to be notarized.

And, I just read it again, and there is also NOTHING stating that the tax return be notarized.

you might be reading forms that are several years outdated.

[payxibka 10,045]

"... the I-134 instructions mention a "notarized copy of tax return."

Also, I see conflicting info on whether the I-134 needs to be notarized. Does it or doesn't it?

nowhere in the instructions does it say you need to notarize the tax return. Re-read the instructions more carefully, please provide source it it does.

No conflict on the I-134 notarization. Forms and instructions change from time to time. You need concern yourself with current information, not info that changed three years ago

[MangoAve 25]

Any specific reason for using tax return for evidence of support? The instructions for the I-134 form say its only needed if you are self employed, otherwise have your company provide a letter of employment on business stationary. No where in the instructions does it state that any document has to be notarized. It even specifies that it is not necessary to have the I-134 form itself notarized because you are to sign it under penalty of perjury.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Also, I see conflicting info on whether the I-134 needs to be notarized. Does it or doesn't it?

I missed this part before. The conflicting info could be from old info. In March 2008, the I-134 I filled out had notary lines written in at the end of the form. ...signed and sworn before me on this date...my commision expires.....signature...and so forth

The form was revised and the notarization section was removed. Now you sign under penalty of perjury and that is deemed enough on the newer form.