N400 part 11 question 7

[lilj562 1]

Hello guys, I hope you could enlighten me with my little query I just have a little doubt answering this part. I am filing based on 3-year eligibility being married to a US citizen, and I have difficulty answering N400 part 11 question 7. I've been here since Feb 2011 and have difficulty finding work since. In June 2013 I have worked for a job which is every week end, and resigned in June 2014, see my former employer did not file a tax for me and Im currently in court battle with my previous employer due to wage issues. But otherwise I was jointly filed by my spouse in his tax returns within that 3 years. What could be my appropriate answer, yes or no? And will it affect my naturalization application process/approval?

[dioxide45 25]

This question applies to your tax return or a joint return by you and a spouse. It doesn't matter if the employer remitted any payroll tax to the IRS. That is on them. As long as you filed tax returns during your time as a permanent resident, you would answer No to this question.

Even if the former employer didn't report your wages, you would still be responsible for claiming them on the joint return. As long as you did that, you should be fine.

[lilj562 1]

We filed a joint return but I was claimed as a plain house wife. Would it be a problem in my application if I say no?

[Ian H. 207]

If you filed a joint return, you filed your taxes, that's all they care about. If you didn't report all of your income because of the whole payroll thing that is an issue between you, your employer, and the IRS. If you currently owe taxes however, that's also something you have to disclose on the application.

[lilj562 1]

Okay, its all clear to me now. Thank very much guys for your answers, you're a big help.