I'm no where near the interview stage but in thinking ahead.. I didn't file an income tax for 2006. I didn't work last year, I started my job in Feb. 2007. By the time the interview comes around I will have been at my job for over 6 months and I meet the income requirements. Is it a big deal if I don't include income tax records? Is there a procedure for cases such as this?

The consular officer can and may ask for IRS records, you may want to attach a letter explaining why you were exempt from filing a return last year. Other evidence that you will want to attach are letter from employer, and recent pay stubs going back 6 months to show that you are making money.

If you worked in 04 or 05, I would include those tax returns or transcripts along with an explanation that you had not income in 2006, so were officially exempt from filing a return. If you had any income at all, you are required to file a return regardless of whether you would owe any taxes. If you had any income, you can still file a return now. There is not penalty for filing late when you don't owe anything. You might also want to provide a brief explanation of how your supported yourself in 2006.

You can annualize your current income for that space on either the I-134 or I-864. A standard Employer letter (see the guides) and as recent a pay stub as you can reasonably get to your spouse will be sufficient if it shows year to date income.

I've never understood the recommendation of providing more than one pay stub unless it wouldn't show year to date income.

There really is no way of telling whether or not your consulate will ask for the tax returns, the letter is a great idea to have.

The Taiwanese consulate did not ask for them and pretty much left it optional if the previous years tax records were attached or not. It was more of a list that included tax returns, pay stubs, affidavits, etc. Then said pick two for the interview. But I attached mine and my mom's just in case.

My interview went good however i was told that i need to submit my Fiance's Tax return for 2005 or 2006 , and my case was put under Section 221 G. So i would suggest you to provide something that would explain for not having them available.

I wish you all the good luck !!