Taxes Owed when filing N-400

[Ojay 1]

Hi everyone,

I am filing the N-400 and have a question. It asks if I owe taxes. I do (I made a mistake when I filed my taxes the first year I was here and self-employed) and have an installment agreement and have been paying it off. Will this be a problem for me?

[Ian H. 207]

No, it won't be a problem. Just submit a copy of the installment agreement with the application and check the box on the application about taxes that are overdue. Also remember to bring the original with you on the day of the interview.

My cousin owed like 5 years of state and federal taxes when she file for naturalization and the officer didn't care to ask about the installment agreement. I think it just depends on the officer.

You'll be fine.

[Ojay 1]

No, it won't be a problem. Just submit a copy of the installment agreement with the application and check the box on the application about taxes that are overdue. Also remember to bring the original with you on the day of the interview.

My cousin owed like 5 years of state and federal taxes when she file for naturalization and the officer didn't care to ask about the installment agreement. I think it just depends on the officer.

You'll be fine.

Thank you! phew!

[Bill and Vicky 25]

Same thing here. We're on an installment agreement since 2012. I got the last three years worth of tax transcripts, a copy of the initial letter authorizing us to start the installment agreement, and a current invoice from the IRS showing that we're still in compliance. I sent copies with the N-400 and saved the originals in case they want them during her interview.

Regards,

Bill