Did my U.S Citizen Spouse file taxes if he was claimed as a dependent?

[Lizemarie 1]

Hello all!

 

Question as in the title: for the purpose of the I-944 questions, did my U.S. Citizen Spouse file taxes if he was claimed as a dependent?

If yes, then which docs do I need to send in for proof? Tax transcript will have his father's information on it.

If no, do I need to include any documents to prove that he was included as a dependent or can I just fill in the box that asks why not on the I-944?

 

Thanks in advance

[davidvs 337]

Being claimed as a dependent does not equal filing taxes. However, if his father was able to claim him as a dependent, it is very possible that he did not earn enough to be required to file. If that is the case, he may be able to get a tax transcript showing that his earnings level exempted him from having to file.

[Lizemarie 1]

1 minute ago, davidvs said:

Being claimed as a dependent does not equal filing taxes. However, if his father was able to claim him as a dependent, it is very possible that he did not earn enough to be required to file. If that is the case, he may be able to get a tax transcript showing that his earnings level exempted him from having to file.

He was a full-time student, so only worked part time (10 hrs a week), so not sure whether that would count as not enough income?

[davidvs 337]

2020 requirements are as below... prior years are similar, so this should give you an idea... If he made less than $12k (most likely) he did not have to file. He can get a transcript that will show his W2 info as proof that he was not required.  

 

If you're under 65, you probably have to file a tax return if your 2020 gross income was at least $12,200 as a single filer.

Income requirements for filing a tax return.

	Under 65	65 and older
Single	$12,400	$14,050
Married, filing jointly	$24,800	$26,100. $27,400 if both are 65 or older.

 

 

 

[Lizemarie 1]

Just now, davidvs said:

2020 requirements are as below... prior years are similar, so this should give you an idea... If he made less than $12k (most likely) he did not have to file. He can get a transcript that will show his W2 info as proof that he was not required.  

 

If you're under 65, you probably have to file a tax return if your 2020 gross income was at least $12,200 as a single filer.

Income requirements for filing a tax return.

	Under 65	65 and older
Single	$12,400	$14,050
Married, filing jointly	$24,800	$26,100. $27,400 if both are 65 or older.

 

 

 

Ah I see! Thank you for the help

[payxibka 10,045]

1 hour ago, davidvs said:

2020 requirements are as below... prior years are similar, so this should give you an idea... If he made less than $12k (most likely) he did not have to file. He can get a transcript that will show his W2 info as proof that he was not required.  

 

If you're under 65, you probably have to file a tax return if your 2020 gross income was at least $12,200 as a single filer.

Income requirements for filing a tax return.

	Under 65	65 and older
Single	$12,400	$14,050
Married, filing jointly	$24,800	$26,100. $27,400 if both are 65 or older.

 

 

 

Its a lower threshold if you are being claimed as a dependent on another return.

[davidvs 337]

7 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Its a lower threshold if you are being claimed as a dependent on another return.

I think the lower threshold is for unearned income