2021 taxes have not been processed

[natanicole 0]

Hello everyone,

 

I have an interview coming up in July in the Guatemalan embassy, I filed my 2021 taxes already but on the IRS website it says that my tax return has not been processed. I spoke to someone from the irs and the lady told me that they are experiencing backlog and since i filed by paper its probably going to take longer. So my question here is:

1. Should I take the 2021 1040 for proof that I did file my taxes this year?

2. Do you think I'll have problems presenting the 2020 tax return?

3. Since I do have a co-sponsor do I have to take their 2021 tax return also?

[Verrou 1,960]

1. you can bring 1040 + w2 for 2021

2. better to present the current 2021 tax return

3. yes

[Chancy 6,241]

13 minutes ago, natanicole said:

1. Should I take the 2021 1040 for proof that I did file my taxes this year?

2. Do you think I'll have problems presenting the 2020 tax return?

3. Since I do have a co-sponsor do I have to take their 2021 tax return also?

 

1.  Yes.  Bring the W2 as well.

2.  No harm bringing the 2020 returns, but the consulate will want the 2021 tax filings.

3.  Yes.

 

[Crazy Cat 41,687]

35 minutes ago, natanicole said:

Hello everyone,

 

I have an interview coming up in July in the Guatemalan embassy, I filed my 2021 taxes already but on the IRS website it says that my tax return has not been processed. I spoke to someone from the irs and the lady told me that they are experiencing backlog and since i filed by paper its probably going to take longer. So my question here is:

1. Should I take the 2021 1040 for proof that I did file my taxes this year?

2. Do you think I'll have problems presenting the 2020 tax return?

3. Since I do have a co-sponsor do I have to take their 2021 tax return also?

1.  Take a copy of the complete 2021 tax package you filed.....and supporting documents such as W-2s, 1099s, etc.

2.  2021 is the latest tax return you have filed......

3.  Yes.  Take the joint sponsor's 2021 tax documents as well. 

[JeanneAdil 6,448]

joint sponsor provides same info u do

I 864 (a ) and IRS transcripts for 2021 (or 1040 plus any W2's, 1099 or 1099R)

 

it may help to bring a letter from employer with current yearly income projected 

 

Plus print out the IRS site that says "2021 taxes not yet processed/  it may say 2021 received 

Edited June 1, 2022 by JeanneAdil

[Wuozopo 4,293]

6 hours ago, natanicole said:

Hello everyone,

 

I have an interview coming up in July in the Guatemalan embassy, I filed my 2021 taxes already but on the IRS website it says that my tax return has not been processed. I spoke to someone from the irs and the lady told me that they are experiencing backlog and since i filed by paper its probably going to take longer. So my question here is:

1. Should I take the 2021 1040 for proof that I did file my taxes this year?

2. Do you think I'll have problems presenting the 2020 tax return?

3. Since I do have a co-sponsor do I have to take their 2021 tax return also?

This is a copy/paste from a post I wrote a month ago.

 

New tax return needed for interview? I-864

This question is often asked when interviews fall in April or May, right after a new tax filing season deadline. The guidance for interviewing officers is found in the Foreign Affairs Manual. It indicates that the “most recent tax return” is the one filed prior to signing the I-864.  It does not indicate a newer return must be supplied at the interview if a new tax season has closed before they got around to interviewing you. 

Here is the whole document for reference:

9 FAM 601.14  AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT https://fam.state.gov/search/viewer?format=html&query=I-864&links=864&url=/FAM/09FAM/09FAM060114.html#M601_14_13

 

There are excerpts from the FAM in my post found here if you want to read the short version https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/783102-new-tax-return-needed-for-interview-i-864/

 

Basically the tax return required by law is the one submitted to NVC  with the I-864(s). 

 

[natanicole 0]

22 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

This is a copy/paste from a post I wrote a month ago.

 

New tax return needed for interview? I-864

 

This question is often asked when interviews fall in April or May, right after a new tax filing season deadline. The guidance for interviewing officers is found in the Foreign Affairs Manual. It indicates that the “most recent tax return” is the one filed prior to signing the I-864.  It does not indicate a newer return must be supplied at the interview if a new tax season has closed before they got around to interviewing you. 

Here is the whole document for reference:

9 FAM 601.14  AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT https://fam.state.gov/search/viewer?format=html&query=I-864&links=864&url=/FAM/09FAM/09FAM060114.html#M601_14_13

 

There are excerpts from the FAM in my post found here if you want to read the short version https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/783102-new-tax-return-needed-for-interview-i-864/

 

Basically the tax return required by law is the one submitted to NVC  with the I-864(s). 

 

Thank you for this information

[Wuozopo 4,293]

8 minutes ago, natanicole said:

Thank you for this information

I don’t know anything about your consulate, but the ones interviewing in London are not being asked for anything further than what was submitted to NVC with the I-864. It’s in their file and they they don’t have to bring copies or newer evidence. I suppose your consulate could ask for anything they choose, but the law says what you submitted as most recent when you signed the I-864 is valid.  

[natanicole 0]

hello everyone,

 

I posted about this same topic not that long ago, long story short I have my interview in July, however when I posted that I didn't receive the embassy's instructions. They sent me the instructions on Friday. So basically they are requesting the tax transcripts for the most recent tax year to be uploaded to the CEAC website. However my 2021 taxes have not been processed yet so I do not have the transcripts available.

Can I just upload the 2020 tax transcript and the 2021 1040 and my W2 to the CEAC and write a letter explaining that my taxes have not been processed yet due to the backlog?

I am confused on what to do here. 

Edited June 5, 2022 by natanicole

[Crazy Cat 41,687]

I wouldn't file the 2020 transcript.  I would file a copy of your complete 20211 tax package including 1040, all schedules, W-2s, 1099s, etc.  

[natanicole 0]

3 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

I wouldn't file the 2020 transcript.  I would file a copy of your complete 20211 tax package including 1040, all schedules, W-2s, 1099s, etc.  

Sorry for the ignorance, what are schedules?

[Crazy Cat 41,687]

8 minutes ago, natanicole said:

Sorry for the ignorance, what are schedules?

Schedule A for itemization...... Schedule C for profit/loss.....etc.  They are tax forms, other than a 1040, which some people have to complete.  

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[Amazd 0]

6 hours ago, natanicole said:

hello everyone,

 

I posted about this same topic not that long ago, long story short I have my interview in July, however when I posted that I didn't receive the embassy's instructions. They sent me the instructions on Friday. So basically they are requesting the tax transcripts for the most recent tax year to be uploaded to the CEAC website. However my 2021 taxes have not been processed yet so I do not have the transcripts available.

Can I just upload the 2020 tax transcript and the 2021 1040 and my W2 to the CEAC and write a letter explaining that my taxes have not been processed yet due to the backlog?

I am confused on what to do here. 

I'm in the same boat as you and I'm not filing my 2021 taxes until I get my wife on US soil and get her SSN so I can save on my 2021 tax liability. Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support), Part 6, Item 23.b, allows for the submission of the second and third most recent tax year transcripts so that's what I did. I'm self-employed so I'll probably add my 1099 and P&L for 2021 as further proof. Our case is being reviewed directly by the London Embassy so I'll see what they say.

[Palawan 131]

On 6/1/2022 at 8:23 AM, natanicole said:

Hello everyone,

 

I have an interview coming up in July in the Guatemalan embassy, I filed my 2021 taxes already but on the IRS website it says that my tax return has not been processed. I spoke to someone from the irs and the lady told me that they are experiencing backlog and since i filed by paper its probably going to take longer. So my question here is:

1. Should I take the 2021 1040 for proof that I did file my taxes this year?

2. Do you think I'll have problems presenting the 2020 tax return?

3. Since I do have a co-sponsor do I have to take their 2021 tax return also?

I had the same issue a few years ago, Mailed in my taxes with check, they cashed check.  Took almost 2 years for them to process it, I called twice and got 2 different answers, I wrote down what the first IRS rep told me and when I called IRS about 7 months later, I was told was the first IRS said wasn't true.

 

But one thing they both said was not to refile, I finally refiled via mail with a note explaining everything and copies of my check with IRS Endorsement on back.

 

I got the same info about being backlogged and covid had things backed up, next time file electronically, solves all that