Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)

[JA Tam 7]

Ok, I am trying to get all my stuff in order before heading down to JA on Thursday......what is this "non impediment" form that I am told is needed? Ok forgive me for being a procrastinator but .... yes I waited till the last minute to get all my ducks in a row

Hey Jammy,

Kevin has to get it from the JP or deh same place him get his birth certificate from in his area...it states that he has never been married before and if he was married before he is now free to marry. It cost b/t $90-200 U.S. from what I have been told!

Blessed Gill

you should try to get on that ASAP!!!! i know some people haven't been asked for it and have gotten approved but it is awlays better to be over prepared just incase...

Ditto!

[clairern 0]

Ok, I am trying to get all my stuff in order before heading down to JA on Thursday......what is this "non impediment" form that I am told is needed? Ok forgive me for being a procrastinator but .... yes I waited till the last minute to get all my ducks in a row

Enjoy your trip Jamerican. Just be prepared for all the rain they are having. Safe travels.

[brownnskinn 0]

You can add him to your car insurance and it won't go up. If you get two cars put them both in your name its cheaper.

Really? When I added my husband to our car insurance it went up because he was a new driver here in the states, at least with Geico, that is, they would not let me insure two cars on one drivers license, at least that's what the lady told me.

[shrewdgal 0]

so..noone knows about the tax stuff?? hmm.. I will check and see what I can find out and then let you know!

Hey guys!

I just wanted to add (but I am thinking most of you probably already know this) for those of you doing the K-3 or CR-1 that you can get your husband added to your car insurance as a non-driver for more documentation and the rate shouldnt go up (if anything go down b/c now you are married!).

I also have a question. How are you going to file your taxes at the end of this year as far as filing status. I would think married filing separately but like the additional income would be zero..right?

You can ask Melwin (Jax) this info although he just got here this summer? I don't think any of CR1's or K3 men have been here long enough to know much about the tax info. If you do it through a K3 or CR1 there are more steps to follow. I also think that nyseness (Anna) knows this info too. You can try PMing one of them.

If it's a k1, we filed jointly....because he was here last year. We'll be obviously doing the same thing next year.

Hope that helps....

If he is not here yet you need to fill out the ITTIN form. You will need his passport up here with you. You will need to make a copy of it and get it notarized and send it in. If you know a notary in your state then all you need is a copy of the passport. I knew a notary so all I made is a copy. Or if he is coming up here sometime next year you can also file an extension on your taxes and wait until he gets here. I had to file an extension cause I found out about getting my ITTIN to late. But it is well worth the extra cash.

I PMed you before I read this. So where do I get the ITTIN form?

[shrewdgal 0]

You can add him to your car insurance and it won't go up. If you get two cars put them both in your name its cheaper.

Really? When I added my husband to our car insurance it went up because he was a new driver here in the states, at least with Geico, that is, they would not let me insure two cars on one drivers license, at least that's what the lady told me.

I meant that you can add him as a non-driver for those of us that have husbands in JA still and have to prove that we are "legitimately" married.

But, as far as the rate going up when he is here it probably will - although did your hubby have a liscense in JA? If he did I would try to convince them that the entire liscensed time should count... haha

[JA Tam 7]

So where do I get the ITTIN form?

You can get the form on the IRS website: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf. It's the W7 form.

[rhondapayter 0]

I came across this site and wanted to share it with you all

Jamaican TV dinners

http://www.gracefoods.com/site/node/310

Very interesting! I'll try anything once I'll throw one on a plate and tell Tony I cooked it

[rhondapayter 0]

Where is everyone lately??? It's waaaaaay too quiet in here. Only 1 page for me to read since yesterday And I actually have time to get caught up....

[12/11/2006 0]

so..noone knows about the tax stuff?? hmm.. I will check and see what I can find out and then let you know!

Hey guys!

I just wanted to add (but I am thinking most of you probably already know this) for those of you doing the K-3 or CR-1 that you can get your husband added to your car insurance as a non-driver for more documentation and the rate shouldnt go up (if anything go down b/c now you are married!).

I also have a question. How are you going to file your taxes at the end of this year as far as filing status. I would think married filing separately but like the additional income would be zero..right?

You can ask Melwin (Jax) this info although he just got here this summer? I don't think any of CR1's or K3 men have been here long enough to know much about the tax info. If you do it through a K3 or CR1 there are more steps to follow. I also think that nyseness (Anna) knows this info too. You can try PMing one of them.

If it's a k1, we filed jointly....because he was here last year. We'll be obviously doing the same thing next year.

Hope that helps....

If he is not here yet you need to fill out the ITTIN form. You will need his passport up here with you. You will need to make a copy of it and get it notarized and send it in. If you know a notary in your state then all you need is a copy of the passport. I knew a notary so all I made is a copy. Or if he is coming up here sometime next year you can also file an extension on your taxes and wait until he gets here. I had to file an extension cause I found out about getting my ITTIN to late. But it is well worth the extra cash.

Jax, I know you're hubby is in school, so I am not sure what the threshhold is, if there is a minimum tuition that needs to be met, but you can file the Hope Credit for even more. I have filed for the Hope Credit for the past 2 years with school and I will be filing it for my 2007 tax returns.

I think you are only able to file hope credit for 2 years. I hope its more than 2 because thats a nice increase in my tax return.

[nannygirl82 0]

just for kicks...rhonda jonsie have you ever done the needle and string test??? you string a needle with string and put ot over the palm of your hand and if it goes in circle it is a girl and if it goes back and forth it is a boy...i just did it and it said boy....has anyone else done this???? my sister did it and it said boy and she has a boy....so just wondering how accurate it is?

[BelwinMills 0]

just for kicks...rhonda jonsie have you ever done the needle and string test??? you string a needle with string and put ot over the palm of your hand and if it goes in circle it is a girl and if it goes back and forth it is a boy...i just did it and it said boy....has anyone else done this???? my sister did it and it said boy and she has a boy....so just wondering how accurate it is?

Wow never heard of that weird. Hmm... Shauna are u going to find out? I am off to buy new clothes my stomach is starting to bulge ugh!!

[BelwinMills 0]

so..noone knows about the tax stuff?? hmm.. I will check and see what I can find out and then let you know!

Hey guys!

I just wanted to add (but I am thinking most of you probably already know this) for those of you doing the K-3 or CR-1 that you can get your husband added to your car insurance as a non-driver for more documentation and the rate shouldnt go up (if anything go down b/c now you are married!).

I also have a question. How are you going to file your taxes at the end of this year as far as filing status. I would think married filing separately but like the additional income would be zero..right?

You can ask Melwin (Jax) this info although he just got here this summer? I don't think any of CR1's or K3 men have been here long enough to know much about the tax info. If you do it through a K3 or CR1 there are more steps to follow. I also think that nyseness (Anna) knows this info too. You can try PMing one of them.

If it's a k1, we filed jointly....because he was here last year. We'll be obviously doing the same thing next year.

Hope that helps....

If he is not here yet you need to fill out the ITTIN form. You will need his passport up here with you. You will need to make a copy of it and get it notarized and send it in. If you know a notary in your state then all you need is a copy of the passport. I knew a notary so all I made is a copy. Or if he is coming up here sometime next year you can also file an extension on your taxes and wait until he gets here. I had to file an extension cause I found out about getting my ITTIN to late. But it is well worth the extra cash.

Jax, I know you're hubby is in school, so I am not sure what the threshhold is, if there is a minimum tuition that needs to be met, but you can file the Hope Credit for even more. I have filed for the Hope Credit for the past 2 years with school and I will be filing it for my 2007 tax returns.

I think you are only able to file hope credit for 2 years. I hope its more than 2 because thats a nice increase in my tax return.

Yes we will fill for college credit with our taxes this year. I did that a couple years ago when I was getting my masters. Every little bit helps and right now his employer is paying him cash. So Its my income only again so I am waiting for a big tax return in March.

[nannygirl82 0]

just for kicks...rhonda jonsie have you ever done the needle and string test??? you string a needle with string and put ot over the palm of your hand and if it goes in circle it is a girl and if it goes back and forth it is a boy...i just did it and it said boy....has anyone else done this???? my sister did it and it said boy and she has a boy....so just wondering how accurate it is?

Wow never heard of that weird. Hmm... Shauna are u going to find out? I am off to buy new clothes my stomach is starting to bulge ugh!!

yes i did it and it said boy....and when i go to the dr.s the end of the month i am going to find out...i am not good at surprises at all...just ask my parents and waiting for Christmas day....i knew all the hidding spots.... some of my jeans are fitting that great anymore

[shrewdgal 0]

so..noone knows about the tax stuff?? hmm.. I will check and see what I can find out and then let you know!

Hey guys!

I just wanted to add (but I am thinking most of you probably already know this) for those of you doing the K-3 or CR-1 that you can get your husband added to your car insurance as a non-driver for more documentation and the rate shouldnt go up (if anything go down b/c now you are married!).

I also have a question. How are you going to file your taxes at the end of this year as far as filing status. I would think married filing separately but like the additional income would be zero..right?

You can ask Melwin (Jax) this info although he just got here this summer? I don't think any of CR1's or K3 men have been here long enough to know much about the tax info. If you do it through a K3 or CR1 there are more steps to follow. I also think that nyseness (Anna) knows this info too. You can try PMing one of them.

If it's a k1, we filed jointly....because he was here last year. We'll be obviously doing the same thing next year.

Hope that helps....

If he is not here yet you need to fill out the ITTIN form. You will need his passport up here with you. You will need to make a copy of it and get it notarized and send it in. If you know a notary in your state then all you need is a copy of the passport. I knew a notary so all I made is a copy. Or if he is coming up here sometime next year you can also file an extension on your taxes and wait until he gets here. I had to file an extension cause I found out about getting my ITTIN to late. But it is well worth the extra cash.

Jax, I know you're hubby is in school, so I am not sure what the threshhold is, if there is a minimum tuition that needs to be met, but you can file the Hope Credit for even more. I have filed for the Hope Credit for the past 2 years with school and I will be filing it for my 2007 tax returns.

I think you are only able to file hope credit for 2 years. I hope its more than 2 because thats a nice increase in my tax return.

What is the hope credit?

[shrewdgal 0]

Has anyone had problems with the phone lines in JA because of all of the rain?