co-sponsor?

[jokalu 1]

taxes 2006 very well over 125%

taxes 2007 bad really bad (He work overseas for 4 months, and dont put this money in his taxes)taxes 2008 very over over 125%

so the million question is.................do we need a CO-SPONSOR?

thanks guys

Edited April 27, 2009 by jokalu

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Current income meet the leve at the time of filing (2008/2009)?

then no co-sponsor needed.

However, he will have to write a letter explaining why he didn't pay all his taxes for 2007, most likely.

[jokalu 1]

Current income meet the leve at the time of filing (2008/2009)?

then no co-sponsor needed.

However, he will have to write a letter explaining why he didn't pay all his taxes for 2007, most likely.

so no problem at all if he dont put that money in his taxes? we are talking about embassy not IRS , so its ok write a letter and explain? so is more important to the embassy the last tax return, so in this case 2008?

[Otto 83]

so no problem at all if he dont put that money in his taxes? we are talking about embassy not IRS , so its ok write a letter and explain? so is more important to the embassy the last tax return, so in this case 2008?

If it were me - and I wasn't required to submit more than the previous year's tax return (2008) - some Embassies/Consulates may (most do not though), then I'd not write any such letter (nor submit as evidence 2007's return).

[jokalu 1]

so no problem at all if he dont put that money in his taxes? we are talking about embassy not IRS , so its ok write a letter and explain? so is more important to the embassy the last tax return, so in this case 2008?

If it were me - and I wasn't required to submit more than the previous year's tax return (2008) - some Embassies/Consulates may (most do not though), then I'd not write any such letter (nor submit as evidence 2007's return).

this is the real problem they ask (embassy) for 2007 and 2008, i wish not show 2007 too, but i think i can do that so letter go or not in our case?

[daboyz 36]

so no problem at all if he dont put that money in his taxes? we are talking about embassy not IRS , so its ok write a letter and explain? so is more important to the embassy the last tax return, so in this case 2008?

If it were me - and I wasn't required to submit more than the previous year's tax return (2008) - some Embassies/Consulates may (most do not though), then I'd not write any such letter (nor submit as evidence 2007's return).

I don't know about Guatemala, but in Thailand, they knew that I owed the IRS money, and subtracted what I owed from my 2007 income which put me below the guidelines. I had to submit my 2008 Tax return that showed that I was well over the guidelines in order to get approved.

this is the real problem they ask (embassy) for 2007 and 2008, i wish not show 2007 too, but i think i can do that so letter go or not in our case?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Current income meet the leve at the time of filing (2008/2009)?

then no co-sponsor needed.

However, he will have to write a letter explaining why he didn't pay all his taxes for 2007, most likely.

so no problem at all if he dont put that money in his taxes? we are talking about embassy not IRS , so its ok write a letter and explain? so is more important to the embassy the last tax return, so in this case 2008?

If they only want to see 2008, then you will not have any issues, however,

when you file the I-864, and if they request three years, then you would have some explaining why you didn't follow the instructions as noted below.

If you were required to file a Federal income tax return during any of the previous three tax years but did not do so, you must file any and all late returns with IRS and attach an IRS-generated tax return transcript documenting your late filing before submitting the I-864 Affidavit of Support.

If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law because your income was too low, attach a written explanation. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it.

Residence outside of the United States does not exempt U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from filing a U.S. Federal income tax return. See "Filing Requirements" in the IRS Form 1040 Filing Instructions to determine whether you were required to file.

(I-864 instructions)

So, in your best interests, you probably would want to do whatever you need to do, just in case it is needed. After the fact is not a good place to be.

(BTW - the handbook for the embassies reference the I-864, not the I-134 for guidance.)

Edited April 27, 2009 by Bobby_Umit

[jokalu 1]

Current income meet the leve at the time of filing (2008/2009)?

then no co-sponsor needed.

However, he will have to write a letter explaining why he didn't pay all his taxes for 2007, most likely.

so no problem at all if he dont put that money in his taxes? we are talking about embassy not IRS , so its ok write a letter and explain? so is more important to the embassy the last tax return, so in this case 2008?

If they only want to see 2008, then you will not have any issues, however,

when you file the I-864, and if they request three years, then you would have some explaining why you didn't follow the instructions as noted below.

If you were required to file a Federal income tax return during any of the previous three tax years but did not do so, you must file any and all late returns with IRS and attach an IRS-generated tax return transcript documenting your late filing before submitting the I-864 Affidavit of Support.

If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law because your income was too low, attach a written explanation. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it.

Residence outside of the United States does not exempt U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from filing a U.S. Federal income tax return. See "Filing Requirements" in the IRS Form 1040 Filing Instructions to determine whether you were required to file.

(I-864 instructions)

So, in your best interests, you probably would want to do whatever you need to do, just in case it is needed. After the fact is not a good place to be.

(BTW - the handbook for the embassies reference the I-864, not the I-134 for guidance.)

now my head is spinning

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Current income meet the leve at the time of filing (2008/2009)?

then no co-sponsor needed.

However, he will have to write a letter explaining why he didn't pay all his taxes for 2007, most likely.

so no problem at all if he dont put that money in his taxes? we are talking about embassy not IRS , so its ok write a letter and explain? so is more important to the embassy the last tax return, so in this case 2008?

If they only want to see 2008, then you will not have any issues, however,

when you file the I-864, and if they request three years, then you would have some explaining why you didn't follow the instructions as noted below.

If you were required to file a Federal income tax return during any of the previous three tax years but did not do so, you must file any and all late returns with IRS and attach an IRS-generated tax return transcript documenting your late filing before submitting the I-864 Affidavit of Support.

If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law because your income was too low, attach a written explanation. If you were not required to file a Federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject to it.

Residence outside of the United States does not exempt U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from filing a U.S. Federal income tax return. See "Filing Requirements" in the IRS Form 1040 Filing Instructions to determine whether you were required to file.

(I-864 instructions)

So, in your best interests, you probably would want to do whatever you need to do, just in case it is needed. After the fact is not a good place to be.

(BTW - the handbook for the embassies reference the I-864, not the I-134 for guidance.)

now my head is spinning

It's simple.

Step 1. Determine why he didn't do taxes in 2007. Depending on why - you either will need to admend a return, or show why you didn't have to do it (written explanation).

Step 2. Your 2008 returns show enough income to meet the poverty level, so submit just them.

Step 3. However, if they require more returns (2006,2007) then you would need to explain 2007 return. Since you did step 1, your covered.

[Hell0W0rld 10]

just in case, you should have a co-sponsor in your back pocket...