AOS - Joint Sponsor

[Ahmed & Amy 291]

My dad is my only joint sponsor. I noticed something on his IRS Tax transcripts and now am kind of worried.

My dad filed on his taxes, 'Married filed Jointly', although my mom does not work, does not receive any income for any source what so ever. My mom has not worked for more than 5 years, as she's been ill and now her illnesses have become worse just recently.

It's clear that the income is only from my dad. But I just worried that those words, 'Married filing Jointly' would cause unnecessary confusion. Am I right to be concerned... or is there nothing to truly worry about?

Any advice would be helpful.

[visaqueries 111]

Married filing jointly is perfectly fine. Despite your mom not working, your parents are entitled to a larger standard deduction. I'm sure this might put your dad in a lower tax bracket (meaning he'll keep more of the money he's earned), and that's really a positive thing for them.

Edited December 23, 2016 by visaqueries

[Ahmed & Amy 291]

Married filing jointly is perfectly fine. Despite your mom not working, your parents are entitled to a larger standard deduction. I'm sure this might put your dad in a lower tax bracket (meaning he'll keep more of the money he's earned), and that's really a positive thing for them.

Okay, great. I just wanted to sure that it wouldn't cause any confusion.

Thanks.

[Ahmed Elshereef 11]

The same thing happened with me, since my uncle (my sponsor) in 2013 filled his tax as married filling jointly with his wife the ( sponsor's household member ) and she hasn't earned 1$. And everything ALHAMDULLAH went well.

Edited December 24, 2016 by AHMED & LUNA

[Ahmed & Amy 291]

The same thing happened with me, since my uncle (my sponsor) in 2013 filled his tax as married filling jointly with his wife the ( sponsor's household member ) and she hasn't earned 1$. And everything ALHAMDULLAH went well.

That's great! Alhamdulillah. Then insha'Allah khair.