Confused about Tax transcript and Schedule A-D

[DeParaquedasBrasi 228]

Can someone clarify what documents my self-employed joint sponsor needs to submit? 
I know if he were to submit his 1040 return he’d have to send any schedule A-D’s for that year. 

But does he still need to submit Schedule A-D forms if he submits a tax transcript, or is the transcript enough?

[rocklobstermass 41]

The transcript is the best option... and you don't need to include other documents if that's what you submit. We've submitted transcripts with each filing and have never been asked for additional documentation.

[DeParaquedasBrasi 228]

34 minutes ago, rocklobstermass said:

The transcript is the best option... and you don't need to include other documents if that's what you submit. We've submitted transcripts with each filing and have never been asked for additional documentation.

Even if the sponsor is self employed? I’m confused because on the I-864 instructions it says Schedule A-D need to be submitted if the sponsor is self employed. I want sure if the transcript removes the need for them. 

[rocklobstermass 41]

I believe that if you are submitting IRS transcripts, and I re-read the Form I-864 instructions and still interpret them this way , you do not need to include any other documentation. Just the transcript(s). All of the information contained in Schedules A-D will appear on the transcript. So you either submit copies of FILED tax returns, including all additional Schedules, or you submit an IRS Transcript.

 

Now all that said, if you submit IRS transcripts and if you HAVE copies of the additional schedules and you want to include them, it shouldn't cause your application to be rejected. But I believe that everything requested as documentation of tax filing is covered with just an IRS transcript.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[pushbrk 12,876]

There are several kinds of "Tax Transcripts".  The only one that applies in this context is the "Tax Return Transcript".  It replaces a complete tax return.  A complete tax return includes all schedules.