terminology question (split topic)

[grad_student 11]

yes for tax form 1040 or 1040a it is total income you will put for the I-864 forms. If you file a 1040ez form it would be adjustable gross income

What is adjustable gross income? Can you please elaborate.

[j&ana 363]

What is adjustable gross income? Can you please elaborate.

per instruction for the I-864 on taxable income, If you filed a 1040 or 1040A tax form you will put total (gross) income shown on the tax form for the answer to the tax income question . If you file a 1040EZ form with your taxes. On the I-864 question you will put your adjustable total ( gross) income on the tax form as the answer

[grad_student 11]

per instruction for the I-864 on taxable income, If you filed a 1040 or 1040A tax form you will put total (gross) income shown on the tax form for the answer to the tax income question . If you file a 1040EZ form with your taxes. On the I-864 question you will put your adjustable total ( gross) income on the tax form as the answer

Great thanks

[Ryan H 3,812]

Posts split into separate thread as poster is asking their own general question and not replying to the OP of the other thread. Please refrain from hijacking threads started by other members with your own questions.

[rin and john 71]

It is "adjusted gross income". On 1040 (http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040.pdf) you first calculate your total income (wages, interest, dividends, capital gains, etc) on lines 7-22. Then you make adjustments (education expenses, moving expenses if for a job, alimony paid, etc). Subtract adustments from total income and that is your "adjusted gross income" on line 37. Going further, lines 39-42 calculate your deductions (itemized or standard) and exemptions (based on you, your spouse, and dependents). Subtract your deductions and exemptions from "adjusted gross income" and you get "taxable income".

[j&ana 363]

sorry but you are wrong, line 37 on the 1040 is adjustable gross income. How ever if you read the instructions for the I-864 it states to use total gross income for the 1040 and 1040a which is line 22. Adjustable gross income is use for the I-864 If you filed a 1040ez form

word for word from I-864 instruction "For purpose of this affidavit, the line for gross (total) income on 1040 and 1040a will be consider in determining income. For persons filing IRS Form 1040EZ the line for adjusted gross income will be consider"

Here is a link to the I-864 instructions

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

Edited February 24, 2015 by j&ana

[rin and john 71]

sorry but you are wrong, line 37 on the 1040 is adjustable gross income.

Go look at the link, it is "adjusted gross income". The OP asked what is adjustable gross income. I answered. Wasn't debating what goes on the I-864

Edited February 24, 2015 by rin and john

[j&ana 363]

yes but his topic was move from another topic that ask what to put on the I-864 form . that is why I thought you was telling him to use line 37 of the tax form

Edited February 24, 2015 by j&ana

[grad_student 11]

In the past, I didnt had to file taxes by myself. Instead my sponsor took care of it so I am not very familiar with form 1040 or any variants of it. I was finally able to go through my wife's 1040 form and I understand what both of you have posted above. I finally understand what you guys are talking about. I appreciate the effort.