no tax returns (split topic)

[TrappedNJapan 0]

I have no tax tax returns for the last 7+ years. I have been living overseas.

Can I state in my letter that I have not filed any tax returns because I was living overseas and did not make over $98,200 USD.

That is the minimum amount you have to make to be required by the IRS to file taxes when living overseas.

[mallafri76 1,012]

I have no tax tax returns for the last 7+ years. I have been living overseas.

Can I state in my letter that I have not filed any tax returns because I was living overseas and did not make over $98,200 USD.

That is the minimum amount you have to make to be required by the IRS to file taxes when living overseas.

On our original AOS, the one we just got a checklist for, my husband left question 13 blank and then wrote a little note saying "not required to file federal taxes as per attached statement". Then he attached a signed and dated statement saying his name, social security number, that he "confirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that I have not been required to file any federal income tax for the past seven years", the reason why and that he has had zero annual income for the past seven years. We got a checklist saying that we need to fill in the amounts for 2014. It even states if no annual income, so state. So make sure you write 2014 in box 13a and 0 in box 13a.1 and mention the attached statement.

Good luck.

[Anh map 2,098]

I have no tax tax returns for the last 7+ years. I have been living overseas.

Can I state in my letter that I have not filed any tax returns because I was living overseas and did not make over $98,200 USD.

That is the minimum amount you have to make to be required by the IRS to file taxes when living overseas.

$98,200 is not the requirement for filing taxes. It is the amount that you don't have to pay tax on. The filing requirement income levels are as follows:

Filing Status* Amount: Single$10,150

65 or older$11,700

Head of household $13,050

65 or older$14,600

Qualifying widow(er)$16,350

65 or older$17,550

Married filing jointly$20,300

Not living with spouse at end of year$3,950

One spouse 65 or older$21,500

Both spouses 65 or older$22,700

Married filing separately$3,950

*If you are the dependent of another taxpayer, see the instructions for Form 1040 for more information on whether you must file a return.

Follow this link for the complete document >>>> http://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2014_publink100047318

[TrappedNJapan 0]

$98,200 is not the requirement for filing taxes. It is the amount that you don't have to pay tax on. The filing requirement income levels are as follows:

Filing Status* Amount: Single$10,150

65 or older$11,700

Head of household $13,050

65 or older$14,600

Qualifying widow(er)$16,350

65 or older$17,550

Married filing jointly$20,300

Not living with spouse at end of year$3,950

One spouse 65 or older$21,500

Both spouses 65 or older$22,700

Married filing separately$3,950

*If you are the dependent of another taxpayer, see the instructions for Form 1040 for more information on whether you must file a return.

Follow this link for the complete document >>>> http://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2014_publink100047318

Great! I searched and it seems you are 100% correct. What the hell am I supposed to do now. Last time I was in the USA I met with fathers accountant. He told me to my face that I did not have to file. don't worry about it.

1. How do I fix this

2. What do I put on the i-864

3. What do I say in the letter for no submissions of taxes. "my accountant is an idiot and I was a fool to listen to him and based on his advice he told me not to worry about filing taxes since I earn below the taxable limit"

[Anh map 2,098]

You need to file the last 3 or so years of returns (to cover the I-864 requirement).

Accountant didn't know immigration ramifications because it's not a well known part of life. Saying that you got the wrong info from someone will not likely satisfy the adjudicator. File the back returns and keep moving the process forward.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Posts split into separate topic as poster is asking about their own situation and not replying to the OP of the other thread. Please start your own thread with your own questions instead of hijacking threads started by other members.

[shiroiuso 3]

1. Go ahead and file now. Your income will be $0 on the i-864 but you will need to file in order to show your foreign income exclusion (use form 2555).

2. Send i-864 with complete copies of your tax returns that you just filled out - search forums for more information about this. Shortly after you file, also request your IRS tax transcripts in case you get a checklisted for them (you'll have to do this by mail if you are still living overseas; the mail-in form is 4506-T).

3. If you are earning money you are required to file so you won't have to write a letter.

By the way, if you no longer have your W2 (or its foreign equivalent) from previous years, you can use form 4852 to estimate what your income was. I had to do this and it turned out fine!

Edited June 28, 2015 by shiroiuso