Feeling sick to my stomach

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3 minutes ago, CookieCat said:

When people have trouble with joint bank accounts, I always suggest explaining in a cover letter as to why you don't have joint accounts. Keep your explanation succinct and be truthful. Not all couples in America have joint accounts together but not all couples are seeking immigration benefits either. You can choose to run your finances however you choose as a couple. However USCIS expects to see some things and the joint account part is something they like to see. So being upfront about why you don't have joint accounts could potentially avoid an RFE.

Yes that is true but I have to file in 3 months so I don't really know what option I have apart from using the bank account I just opened but to me that looks a little fake.....we do have the joint credit card that my husband has maxed out, the joint bank account that is not used on a daily basis and a value city furniture credit account, would that not be enough for them? 

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1 minute ago, CookieCat said:

Ok here's where you go first to check that your amended return has been processed: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x-/wheres-my-amended-return-1

Does your amended return's status show as completed? Once it shows as completed, go here: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Request for tax account transcript either online or by mail.

 

Tax returns are what you or a tax preparer makes to be sent to the IRS. Tax transcripts are proof from the IRS that you have complied with filing your taxes for whatever year and you have problems with the IRS.

Thanks, I did what you said and unfortunately they only sent me my husband's tax return before it was amended. I may have to try it online vs the mail. 

[AmericanDreamer23 2]

2 minutes ago, CookieCat said:

IRS is not going to send you a tax account transcript till they're done processing your amended returns, which is why I suggested you check the status in the first link I provided.

I checked the status and it says its been completed

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57 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

You don't live your life according to some bloody USCIS checklist that some intern gimp probably devised on their lunch break. 

This just literally made me spit coffee all over my keyboard.

[AmericanDreamer23 2]

1 hour ago, CookieCat said:

OK that's good to know your amended return was properly processed. You can keep checking the second link I provided once a day. Whichever day transcripts become available, order them. You should have your transcripts ready before October so you're good to go.

 

If you care to read about amended returns, here's a good read: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-questions

Ok thanks and when you say transcripts you mean my husbands amended tax return transcript and mine too? We filed married but filing seperately

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3 hours ago, mindthegap said:

You are missing one vital thing: tax returns are not a required document for the I-751.

Sure, USCIS put them in their example list and they think they make a great piece of evidence of bona-fide-ness (I think I might trademark that word), but there is no legal requirement to submit them. 

 

If you do get an RFE or an interview, then with current processing times they should be all amended by then and you can submit/produce them should you wish.

 

 

 

EDIT- I see @Cookiecat posted exactly the same above. That will teach me to skim read on a phone...

How about bonafication?  That's a fun word too! 

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2 minutes ago, CookieCat said:

Yes, both of yours but remember to order tax account transcripts, which show you amended your returns.

Ok my husband only had his amended so will just need his. And I just need his federal amended return correct? 

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7 hours ago, AmericanDreamer23 said:

So I have to file my I-751 in October, I wrote a post a few months ago about a problem I have encountered. My husband and I did our taxes and the stupid accountant filed my husband as single. We amended his tax return to married filing separate as we had wanted to do originally. We did the amendments in May, I have now called New York and North Carolina and they said they haven't done the amendments yet. Better yet North Carolina says it can take up to 6 months for them to do the amendment which means it won't be done until November and my papers have to be sent in by October. New York has told me that if we haven't received any notice in the mail yet that they may not have received our amendment. The Federal adjustment seems to have been done as it says on their website. I am almost in tears. What if the amendments haven't been done by October when I need to file my I-751? What will happen? Will I be denied and sent back to my country? I don't know what to do. Do I need proof of the amendments to send to them with all my documents for my I-751? This whole mess is because of this lousy accountant recommended to us. 

You should do what you need to do with your state tax returns, of course (amendment, etc.). However, when you send your I-751 you send what you have ready. I have never submitted or used state tax transcripts as evidence during the I-751 process. Only federal.

 

 

 

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Just now, andy78 said:

You should do what you need to do with your state tax returns, of course (amendment, etc.). However, when you send your I-751 you send what you have ready. I have never submitted or used state tax transcripts as evidence during the I-751 process. Only federal.

 

 

 

Ok thanks a lot Andy. 

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We don't even have a state tax here in Tennessee.

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On 8/2/2017 at 11:48 PM, CookieCat said:

Please don't mix the terms of tax forms...I've been trying to explain there is a difference between return and transcript.

 

You submit your tax return transcript and his tax account transcript that reflects the amended taxes. You'll have to order both online if you don't have yours already.

Hi CookieCat

 

Quick question so I received my husbands tax transcript hurray! When I send this in should I also send in a letter explaining what happened, how the accountant didn't put my husband as married so we then needed to do an amended tax return to reflect his correct status? Or do they not need to know this?

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20 minutes ago, AmericanDreamer23 said:

Hi CookieCat

 

Quick question so I received my husbands tax transcript hurray! When I send this in should I also send in a letter explaining what happened, how the accountant didn't put my husband as married so we then needed to do an amended tax return to reflect his correct status? Or do they not need to know this?

it is irrelevant as to why the taxes were filed as single so blaming the accountant is pointless.

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6 minutes ago, f f said:

it is irrelevant as to why the taxes were filed as single so blaming the accountant is pointless.

Ok that doesn't answer the question I just posted. I asked if I need to send in a letter explaining why we had to file an adjustment.

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On 8/3/2017 at 0:18 AM, mindthegap said:

Well stop worrying then!

 

You don't live your life according to some bloody USCIS checklist that some intern gimp probably devised on their lunch break. 

 

Tax returns are not a mandatory requirement, you don't have it, and you can't provide it. 

 

You cant provide what doesn't exist!

 

That is the funniest thing I have EVER read on visa journey. I found myself choking on my cup of tea!

[AmericanDreamer23 2]

15 minutes ago, f f said:

Just now, shell20 said:

That is the funniest thing I have EVER read on visa journey. I found myself choking on my cup of tea!

it is irrelevant as to why the taxes were filed as single so blaming the accountant is pointless.

Glad the post could make you chuckle.