I-864 for parent

[Arbry 0]

Hi,

I am an unemployed and married petitioner, Who files joint taxes with my husband.

I have a stepson that doesn't live with us nor do we claim him on our taxes, but my husband supports him financially.  

I am filing for my mom and is now preparing the I-864.

 

Q1:  Do I have to include my stepson in household size on my 1-864?

If I have to include him then our income would not be enough to cover my mom, so I would use my aunt as my joint sponsor.

 

Q2: If I use my aunt, what do I do about tax returns, since my husband is the only income and we file jointly?

Do I still put his income in total household income and submit our joint tax return to show that I filed taxes? 

[aleful 1,905]

no, because your husband didn't claim him In his taxes

 

 

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

  If the child is under 18 you report him , if the child is over 18 no.  Under 18 he is still a dependent even if he isn't living with you and you don't get the deduction ( usually the parent with the most physical custody gets it)   Once a child is over 18 continued support is optional.  Under 18 you are required to care for the child. 

[Arbry 0]

Thanks guys. He is under 18 so in that case i will have to add him. Thanks again!

 

[Arbry 0]

Can anyone help with question 2 please? Thnx

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

  You  will always be the primary sponsor , even if you only make $1    So you file the I 864 for your household with both incomes and your aunt files one that reflects her income and , dependants 

[Arbry 0]

Thank you @NigeriaorBust you've been extremely helpful!

[Arbry 0]

My husband is in the military. Should I include his basic housing allowance (BHA) in household income on I-864?  it is not ever included in tax returns so iI may have to send his pay stub if it is included