I've been a bad girl!!!

[Christi and Ian 24]

It was a simply answer. She'll need to file those tax returns. A quick look at the I-864 and instructions makes that quite clear.

Ditto.

I-864 Question 25:

I have filed a Federal tax return for each of the three most recent tax years. I haveattached the required photocopy or transcript of my Federal tax return for only themost recent tax year.

There is no option for "I haven't filed" or "Explain why you haven't filed"

The good news is: If you were due a refund, you weren't required to file by April 15th of that year. You can, however, file to receive any refunds due to you for three tax years in the past. If you want a refund for '06, you HAVE to file by April 15th of this year.

If you're due a refund for '07, it has to be done by April 15th of next year, etc, etc...

My suggestion: File IMMEDIATELY...it'll take time for the IRS to process the returns...

[jandk 6]

You will need to bring your tax filings current to get a visa. If you owe money you must also make a payment plan and expect the money owed to be subtracted from the amount you make in calculating your income. If you have your taxed filed by interview time then your should be OK. If not your inability to follow US tax could land you in trouble as you are dealing with a government agency that it known for a lack of humor and not filing taxes may be a criminal action that would exclude you from being eligible to petition for a visa.

Question regarding the statement made in this quote. "If you owe money you must also make a payment plan and expect the money owed to be subtracted from the amount you make in calculating your income." IF you owe the IRS why would you deduct what you owe from what you make annually. Is there a publication from the IRS that says this? I only ask because my co sponsor (step father) has a pymnt plan w/the irs

[pushbrk 12,115]

Question regarding the statement made in this quote. "If you owe money you must also make a payment plan and expect the money owed to be subtracted from the amount you make in calculating your income." IF you owe the IRS why would you deduct what you owe from what you make annually. Is there a publication from the IRS that says this? I only ask because my co sponsor (step father) has a pymnt plan w/the irs

The quoted statement would be accurate if instead of "owe", it read "have an IRS lien". It's not an IRS limitation but something the Consular officer might (and has done) do. The OP said nothing about an IRS lien, so I doubt there is one. If not, then simply disregard.

Edited April 4, 2010 by pushbrk

[jandk 6]

The quoted statement would be accurate if instead of "owe", it read "have an IRS lien". It's not an IRS limitation but something the Consular officer might (and has done) do. The OP said nothing about an IRS lien, so I doubt there is one. If not, then simply disregard.

Thanks for clearin' that up man, because my co-spon owes but has a payment plan, and does not have a lie with irs

[AzuomaObidiya 1]

You all would be so proud, I got my taxes done a few weeks ago!!! thumbs up to me!!! Now all I have to do is send the AOS packet off...pray for me!! thanks for all the input and advice.

[Darnell 8,478]

I am so proud of you !!! To celebrate, please cook some really delicious food, and send it to me ?

[IndigoSkies 168]

Someone needs a spanking?