AOS 2013 Tax Requirement

[sol123 0]

Hello nice members,

I have a question and I need your opinions on this.

When do they legally or logically start requiring 2013 Tax papers/returns instead of 2012?

I am asking this because it is quite possible that my case will be completed by the end of November. But, we will not have an interview until late February or early March 2014. As you know, the deadline for filing tax returns is until middle of April. And our sponsor usually does it late.

My logic is that they cant ask for 2013 tax papers before the deadline. But I am kind of worried about it. Does any of you nice people have an idea ot heard something on this subject? When would they require you to have 2013 tax papers as the most recent one assuming you get to the interview in early March?

Really appreciate your inputs.

Cheers,

Sol

[Tradewind 6]

Hello nice members,

I have a question and I need your opinions on this.

When do they legally or logically start requiring 2013 Tax papers/returns instead of 2012?

I am asking this because it is quite possible that my case will be completed by the end of November. But, we will not have an interview until late February or early March 2014. As you know, the deadline for filing tax returns is until middle of April. And our sponsor usually does it late.

My logic is that they cant ask for 2013 tax papers before the deadline. But I am kind of worried about it. Does any of you nice people have an idea ot heard something on this subject? When would they require you to have 2013 tax papers as the most recent one assuming you get to the interview in early March?

Really appreciate your inputs.

Cheers,

Sol

Good question but logic would say when its due April 15. My best guess but others would know for sure. Good luck

I am curious of your timeline as none show. Does it mean nothing has happened for a year? Wow

Edited October 29, 2013 by Tradewind

[indiana_sweetie 120]

My guess is after they are due in April. That's what I heard before.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Hello nice members,

I have a question and I need your opinions on this.

When do they legally or logically start requiring 2013 Tax papers/returns instead of 2012?

I am asking this because it is quite possible that my case will be completed by the end of November. But, we will not have an interview until late February or early March 2014. As you know, the deadline for filing tax returns is until middle of April. And our sponsor usually does it late.

My logic is that they cant ask for 2013 tax papers before the deadline. But I am kind of worried about it. Does any of you nice people have an idea ot heard something on this subject? When would they require you to have 2013 tax papers as the most recent one assuming you get to the interview in early March?

Really appreciate your inputs.

Cheers,

Sol

I can share with you what happened to us. I filed for the visa in November 2012. Of course I had not yet filed my taxes for the tax year 2012. I had included my 2009, 2010 and 2011 tax transcripts with the initial application. When we showed up at the embassy in Manila for the interview in July of 2013 the Filipino consular asked if I had brought the 2012 tax documents with me. I did not have them with me because I assumed that everything was okay with the initial filing. As you can imagine I was about ready to pass out when the Philippines consular said it would be up the the US Counsel if we would be denied based on this. Well when we got to the American Consul and the interview we did not bring up the fact that I did not bring the 2012 taxes with me. Fortunatley the American counsel never asked for this and we were approved. I guess my point is this: If I was to do this again I would certainly bring a copy of my taxes, even though they were filed after the visa application to avoid any problems. If the interview is after April 15 I would bring them along to be safe. Good luck and God Bless,

One more thing I would add: Be careful, if the taxes have indeed been filed and taken care of before your interview do not lie about it as they may very well have access to your and your sponsors tax records at their disposal. Not sure about this but I would play it safe. Of course I am not suggesting that you would lie. That is not what I mean. I just know sometimes the paper work can get overwhelming and just want to make sure you play it safe.

Aloha Ke Akua

Edited October 29, 2013 by David & Zoila

[RandR2013 1]

Hello nice members,

I have a question and I need your opinions on this.

When do they legally or logically start requiring 2013 Tax papers/returns instead of 2012?

I am asking this because it is quite possible that my case will be completed by the end of November. But, we will not have an interview until late February or early March 2014. As you know, the deadline for filing tax returns is until middle of April. And our sponsor usually does it late.

My logic is that they cant ask for 2013 tax papers before the deadline. But I am kind of worried about it. Does any of you nice people have an idea ot heard something on this subject? When would they require you to have 2013 tax papers as the most recent one assuming you get to the interview in early March?

Really appreciate your inputs.

Cheers,

Sol

As long as your interview is before April 15th of 2014, I wouldn't worry about a return for 2013. If by some chance they want you to bring in a return for 2013, they should list it on the interview letter (giving your sponsor plenty of time to file). However, I highly doubt they can require a tax return before it is due. Good luck.

[sol123 0]

Thank you very much for all the very nice and informative inputs.

David and zolia. Thanks for alerting me about things. Our interview will definitely be before the deadline of Tax year 2013. So, it will be an slightly different situation than you guys since you did it in June (which is after deadline).

You know guys.People can also ask for extension up to October 15. That would again make it a further dilemma. But as most of you said. At least for my case, its probably safe. My sponsor is almost always an "extension" type of dude (Brother in Law).

And sorry I have not updated my timeline since I registered. Recently became active. Will get to it now.

Thanks and keep it coming please. May be someone out there has a first hand experience of such situation.

Cheers