Affidavit of support question - Total income

[Rsd3659 1]

I am trying to sponsor my current spouse and I am filling the I-864 Affidavit of support form. I need some clarification for the questions (my total income as reported on my federal tax returns for the most three years) in page 5 part 6 items 24b and 24c. In previous tax years I filed jointly with my previous spouse. The amount listed on the 1040 tax return form shows income for both of us. Should I use this amount? If not what should I insert. Thank you for your help!

[Ncornejo7 236]

38 minutes ago, Rsd3659 said:

I am trying to sponsor my current spouse and I am filling the I-864 Affidavit of support form. I need some clarification for the questions (my total income as reported on my federal tax returns for the most three years) in page 5 part 6 items 24b and 24c. In previous tax years I filed jointly with my previous spouse. The amount listed on the 1040 tax return form shows income for both of us. Should I use this amount? If not what should I insert. Thank you for your help!

You have to use the total gross income. 

[Rsd3659 1]

14 hours ago, Ncornejo7 said:

You have to use the total gross income. 

So I should use the total gross income that is listed in the tax returns that I filed jointly with my ex? 

[Ncornejo7 236]

59 minutes ago, Rsd3659 said:

So I should use the total gross income that is listed in the tax returns that I filed jointly with my ex? 

Yes. What years did u file with ur ex?

[Rsd3659 1]

3 minutes ago, Ncornejo7 said:

Yes. What years did u file with ur ex?

2017

[Ncornejo7 236]

8 minutes ago, Rsd3659 said:

2017

Just put what you have in total income. If you dont you will more than likely get an RFE. I was asking what year because if it 2019 then theres a section where you list the total gross income and then section where you list just your income. So go ahead and put total income for 2017.

[Rsd3659 1]

7 minutes ago, Ncornejo7 said:

Just put what you have in total income. If you dont you will more than likely get an RFE. I was asking what year because if it 2019 then theres a section where you list the total gross income and then section where you list just your income. So go ahead and put total income for 2017.

Great! Thank you so much! Do you think I should send the returns along with the application or are the 2019 returns enough? 

[Ncornejo7 236]

Just now, Rsd3659 said:

Great! Thank you so much! Do you think I should send the returns along with the application or are the 2019 returns enough? 

2019 tax transcripts should be enough. Theres even a section that ask you to check if you have included previous three year tax transcripts. It's just optional.

[Rsd3659 1]

4 minutes ago, Ncornejo7 said:

2019 tax transcripts should be enough. Theres even a section that ask you to check if you have included previous three year tax transcripts. It's just optional.

Great! Thank you so much! 

[Ncornejo7 236]

3 minutes ago, Rsd3659 said:

Great! Thank you so much! 

No problem.