philippine embassy in regards to tax returns

[renzo15 0]

just wondering, I filed for my mother IR-5 was reading documents needed to take to interview at Philippine embassy in regards to tax returns, it indicated that she needed to bring a copy of our tax return (form 1040 and W2's) it didn't indicate if she can just bring tax transcripts, coz that's what I provided. is tax transcripts acceptable or should I make a copies of our w2's and 1040 form? just to be on the safe side?? has anybody used tax transcripts before for the interview? also do I need to send my mother my original US birth certificate? thanks in advance

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

just wondering, I filed for my mother IR-5 was reading documents needed to take to interview at Philippine embassy in regards to tax returns, it indicated that she needed to bring a copy of our tax return (form 1040 and W2's) it didn't indicate if she can just bring tax transcripts, coz that's what I provided. is tax transcripts acceptable or should I make a copies of our w2's and 1040 form? just to be on the safe side?? has anybody used tax transcripts before for the interview? also do I need to send my mother my original US birth certificate? thanks in advance

Tax transcripts should be fine. They are actually better that the 1040's and W-2's, as they show what you reported as income to the IRS.

On a side note, I wonder why they even need those. If you apply for student aid, they already know in milliseconds what you or your parents reported to the IRS. I would be surprised if the Department of State does not have that information readily available themselves, but they still require those Transcripts every step along the way to Citizenship.

Edited February 22, 2015 by I AM NOT THAT GUY

[oatmeal 8]

Hi..when is your moms interview? I didn't give her our copy tax return because we submit it already at NVC. I only gave her AOS copy. Now I'm a little bit worried about her upcoming interview.