Do I need to fill out I864A?

[heatherandtezz 0]

Hi,

I have googled this and read the i-854 thread but am still confused. My mom is sponsoring my Husband for the AOS. I do not make the required income. She has filled out the i-864 form already. Do I fill out the i-864a form or just the i-864 (same as my Mom?) My mom doesn't have to fill out the i-864a form as well, right?

Thanks

Edit: On question 1 of the i-864, do I check off "I am the petitioner. I filed for the immigration of my relative?" or do I check off I am the second of two joint sponsors?

Edited February 5, 2014 by heatherandtezz

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You: I-864 with all required documentation. You are the petitioner and primary sponsor even though you do not qualify.

Mom: I-864 with all required documentation.

Edited February 5, 2014 by Harpa Timsah

[Zedayn 485]

It depends. Do you live with your mom? Do you have income? You will ALWAYS fill out an I-864, since you are the main sponsor. If you do not have income, then your mom will fill out an I-864 as a JOINT sponsor. If you do have income, and you live with your mom, your mom can fill out an I-864A to include her income with yours.

[heatherandtezz 0]

You: I-864 with all required documentation. You are the petitioner and primary sponsor even though you do not qualify.

Mom: I-864 with all required documentation.

I have not filed any tax returns, do I leave all of those sections blank? What do I put down for questions 10 and 11 in part 6? Do I add up both of our incomes? Should I have her fill out a i864a form as well? THanks

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864.pdf

[aussie_jason 195]

If you have not filed any tax returns then you need to include a statement explaining why according to - http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Do-You-Need-to-File-a-Federal-Income-Tax-Return%3F-

If after perusing that link discover that you indeed should have been filing taxes then you will need to first file your back taxes.

[heatherandtezz 0]

If you have not filed any tax returns then you need to include a statement explaining why according to - http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Do-You-Need-to-File-a-Federal-Income-Tax-Return%3F-

If after perusing that link discover that you indeed should have been filing taxes then you will need to first file your back taxes.

My parents filed taxes for me last year, I was only working part time. Can I just provide them with my W2? As I'd rather not have to wait another week for a tax transcript if it#s not needed.

[aussie_jason 195]

My parents filed taxes for me last year, I was only working part time. Can I just provide them with my W2? As I'd rather not have to wait another week for a tax transcript if it#s not needed.

They may have filled out the 1040 for you but they must have been in your name, you can download the tax transcripts online now and printing them is exactly the same as what you would receive from the IRS: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

[heatherandtezz 0]

They may have filled out the 1040 for you but they must have been in your name, you can download the tax transcripts online now and printing them is exactly the same as what you would receive from the IRS: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

I've been trying to do that for the past half hour and it didn't work. Don't know if I answered my question wrong but it kept bringing my back to the 'get a trasncript' page and has also locked me from trying again for 24 hours...

Anything else I can do? It's not my income they will be looking at...don't understand why I have to show much evidence other than a w2 and some pay stubs..going to include a bank statement too.

[aaron2020 11,651]

My parents filed taxes for me last year, I was only working part time. Can I just provide them with my W2? As I'd rather not have to wait another week for a tax transcript if it#s not needed.

Did you file separately from your parents or were you a tax dependent on their return?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

My parents filed taxes for me last year, I was only working part time. Can I just provide them with my W2? As I'd rather not have to wait another week for a tax transcript if it#s not needed.

Are you sure about that?

If your parents claimed you as a dependent, that is not the same as filing your "taxes for you." You still need to file your own tax return, and then select that someone CAN count you as a dependent (thus lowering your exemptions).

If you were not required, by law, to file taxes, because you earned less than the required amount, then you will need to make a statement that you were not legally required to file taxes and show why.

But your parents claiming you as a dependent does not absolve you of the requirement to file your own taxes.

Edit: I just checked the above link and a person filing single who can be counted as a dependent is required to file their own taxes if they made more that $1000. Did you make more than $1000 in any of the past years?

You ask "why do they want this??" Part of this I-864 requirement is to show that you are complying with federal law. Tax evasion is a felony.

Edited February 5, 2014 by Harpa Timsah

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

But your parents claiming you as a dependent does not absolve you of the requirement to file your own taxes.

Edit: I just checked the above link and a person filing single who can be counted as a dependent is required to file their own taxes if they made more that $1000. Did you make more than $1000 in any of the past years?

You ask "why do they want this??" Part of this I-864 requirement is to show that you are complying with federal law. Tax evasion is a felony.

It is $1000 unearned income, which I doubt she made.

And it's $6100 earned income.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

It is $1000 unearned income, which I doubt she made.

And it's $6100 earned income.

[heatherandtezz 0]

Did you file separately from your parents or were you a tax dependent on their return?

I filed my taxes as a dependant.

[heatherandtezz 0]

Are you sure about that?

If your parents claimed you as a dependent, that is not the same as filing your "taxes for you." You still need to file your own tax return, and then select that someone CAN count you as a dependent (thus lowering your exemptions).

If you were not required, by law, to file taxes, because you earned less than the required amount, then you will need to make a statement that you were not legally required to file taxes and show why.

But your parents claiming you as a dependent does not absolve you of the requirement to file your own taxes.

Edit: I just checked the above link and a person filing single who can be counted as a dependent is required to file their own taxes if they made more that $1000. Did you make more than $1000 in any of the past years?

You ask "why do they want this??" Part of this I-864 requirement is to show that you are complying with federal law. Tax evasion is a felony.

I filed my taxes as a dependant. I just meant they helped me with it as it was my first time. I know I have to file taxes, I just want to know if I have to send tax transcript etc..if it is not my income they will be looking at, as it is not sufficient. I only have my W2s from 2012 tax year as of right now.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I filed my taxes as a dependant. I just meant they helped me with it as it was my first time. I know I have to file taxes, I just want to know if I have to send tax transcript etc..if it is not my income they will be looking at, as it is not sufficient. I only have my W2s from 2012 tax year as of right now.

Filing taxes as a dependent is not a thing, so I am not sure what you are trying to say.

Yes, you have to send tax transcript for you even though you don't qualify as a sponsor. Or you need to prove that you were not required to file taxes. Did you make more than $6100 in any year?

Edited February 5, 2014 by Harpa Timsah