I-864 question as well as prior I-134...

[Dwarf_Ogress 0]

Howdy!

Marlon and I are in the process of filing our AOS package. We are hoping to do so by November 30 as his I-94 expires on December 6. We had a problem getting an ID for him, it would have only been valid for the same length of time as his I-94. Anyway I am rambling...

I know this question has been asked a million and one times....

According to my tax return for 2006, my adjusted gross income was below the 125% pverty level. However, on my I-134 which was submitted for the K1 stated a little more than the 125% poverty level. As I understood it, I was to use the income amounts from both jobs before taxes were taken out. SO, now I am waiting for my tax transcipt to submit and I am wondering if I will be in trouble for stating a different amount on the I-134? I do have a co-sponsor lined up, man these taxes drive me crazy!

Also: how would I file next year as I am married but my husband has been here since September 7 but not working. Can I claim him on my taxes?

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this and answer my questions.

And YES, I DID read the guides!

[payxibka 10,047]

You can take a small breath as you are under no absolute mandate to file AOS before expiration of the I-94. Though it is good to do so that you can get to the next level of benefits.

It is not necessarily "MY" taxes anymore, get in the habit of saying "OUR" taxes. Your marital status and residency are two key issues in determining what is allowable status under how you file your income tax returns. Working or not working is NOT an issue.

[Dwarf_Ogress 0]

You can take a small breath as you are under no absolute mandate to file AOS before expiration of the I-94. Though it is good to do so that you can get to the next level of benefits.

It is not necessarily "MY" taxes anymore, get in the habit of saying "OUR" taxes. Your marital status and residency are two key issues in determining what is allowable status under how you file your income tax returns. Working or not working is NOT an issue.

Ok phew! It is fun trying to see how many times I need to say ours instead of my! lol Thanks for answering!

[Iyahata 0]

Your tax filing status is determined by your relationship status at the end of the tax year. Therefore you will have to file Married filing jointly because you are married, regardless of whether your husband worked or not.

You can take a small breath as you are under no absolute mandate to file AOS before expiration of the I-94. Though it is good to do so that you can get to the next level of benefits.

It is not necessarily "MY" taxes anymore, get in the habit of saying "OUR" taxes. Your marital status and residency are two key issues in determining what is allowable status under how you file your income tax returns. Working or not working is NOT an issue.

Ok phew! It is fun trying to see how many times I need to say ours instead of my! lol Thanks for answering!

[payxibka 10,047]

Your tax filing status is determined by your relationship status at the end of the tax year. Therefore you will have to file Married filing jointly because you are married, regardless of whether your husband worked or not.

What about Married filing seperate?

[Dwarf_Ogress 0]

Your tax filing status is determined by your relationship status at the end of the tax year. Therefore you will have to file Married filing jointly because you are married, regardless of whether your husband worked or not.

What about Married filing seperate?

Wouldn't it be easier to file jointly?

[payxibka 10,047]

Your tax filing status is determined by your relationship status at the end of the tax year. Therefore you will have to file Married filing jointly because you are married, regardless of whether your husband worked or not.

What about Married filing seperate?

Wouldn't it be easier to file jointly?

My response was to the poster who said you will file MFJ. Well yes and maybe no. It is not a question of convenience... It should be whichever method provides you the least amount of legal tax liability... 9 times out of 10 or maybe 99 times out of 100 it will be MFJ but there is always that chance....