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Need Advice on Back Taxes as a Green Card Holder Who Lived Abroad Background I've been a Green Card holder since late 2013 and lived abroad from 2015 to 2019 using re-entry permits. I filed my U.S. taxes for 2013 but didn't for the years 2014 to 2016. At the time, the tax treaty indicated that I had $0 to declare, so I didn't think I needed to file anything. I've come to realize this was an oversight. Current Situation I've been diligent about filing and paying my taxes since returning to the U.S. However, I'm aware that USCIS doesn't just ask for the past 5 years of tax records; they ask whether you've filed allyour taxes. This puts me in a tight spot because I didn't file for those years (2014-2016) while living abroad. Complications Lack of Documentation: I have no access to any paperwork or records for the years 2014 to 2016. Tax Software Limitations: It seems I can't just go back and file those years using TurboTax or other common software. Foreign Tax Info: I also have no way to access or recover any tax information from abroad at this point. Questions Legal Implications: What are the potential consequences of not having filed for those years, especially in the context of maintaining my Green Card status? Filing Retroactively: Is it possible to file back taxes for those years without the necessary documents? If so, how? Professional Help: Would it be advisable to consult a tax professional who specializes in expatriate taxation or immigration issues? USCIS Interaction: How should I handle questions from USCIS about this oversight? Is it better to be proactive and address this issue before it comes up during any immigration proceedings? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm really uncertain about how to navigate this situation. Thank you in advance for your input!

Hi: recgarding "The deadline for submitting 2023 taxes is April 15th, 2024. USCIS cannot request to see 2023 taxes before then." Sure but if I file in January and bring my TurboTax PDF file printed, it shows that filed I suppose. And that is what matters?

Hello everyone, Thank you for the responses I've received so far. I just want to double-check and make sure I've got this right: So that means that I can submit my N-400 form this week (Oct 2023) without including any tax evidence and then present all 5 years (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023) of my tax documents during the interview somewhere in 2024? I want to be completely sure about this step before I move forward. Thanks again for your help!

Hello, I am facing a scenario where early submission of my N-400 form could be beneficial due to a family situation requiring travel soon. I am considering filing my N-400 in October 2023, three months prior to completing my 5th year of IRS tax filings which will be finalized in January 2024. My continuous residency requirement has already been met. My local USCIS field office has an average N-400 processing time of 9 months, projecting my interview around July 2024, post completion of the 5-year tax filing requirement. Here are my queries: Is it permissible to submit the N-400 form now and provide the 5th-year IRS documents later at the interview? Or, is it a prerequisite to have 5 years of tax filings at the time of N-400 submission itself? I contacted USCIS but got no clear guidance on the IRS document submission timing. Seeking insights here before considering legal consultations. Thanks for any guidance!