Tax returns required?

[Megan&Zach 0]

Hello,

I'm seeing that the last 3 years of tax returns are required. Welp, I haven't filed taxes since I've been living in Morocco. Almost 6 years. How far back can I file now? I don't make enough money to receive any returns anyways, so will they still require that? If I need to go ahead and file them, does anybody have any recommendations how to do that, perhaps online? Thanks!

~Megan

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

You should be able to backfile, though I am not sure it can be done online as a non-resident.

How much have you been making? The threshold is very low, but if you did not work at all or made only a tiny amount, you may be excempt.

[awaywego 28]

The IRS has a little "Do I need to file a return?" widget that might help with determining whether you were required to file (covers the last three years): http://www.irs.gov/uac/Do-I-Need-to-File-a-Tax-Return%3F

If you were not required to file, this is noted on the I-864 (see the instructions).

If you were required to file, these procedures might apply to you: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U-S-Taxpayers-Residing-Outside-the-United-States

(Others who have gone through backfiling might have better info on the procedures.)

Edited September 14, 2015 by awaywego

[Ryan H 3,791]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Tax & Finances During US Immigration forum.

[MariaR323 199]

The IRS has a little "Do I need to file a return?" widget that might help with determining whether you were required to file (covers the last three years): http://www.irs.gov/uac/Do-I-Need-to-File-a-Tax-Return%3F

If you were not required to file, this is noted on the I-864 (see the instructions).

If you were required to file, these procedures might apply to you: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U-S-Taxpayers-Residing-Outside-the-United-States

(Others who have gone through backfiling might have better info on the procedures.)

There is a minimum amount threshold for filing based on your filing status and it varies year to year. If you were not required to file you can also obtain a verification of non filing if they still need some kind of documentation.

You should be able to backfile, though I am not sure it can be done online as a non-resident.

How much have you been making? The threshold is very low, but if you did not work at all or made only a tiny amount, you may be excempt.

There is no rule for back filing; you can file back taxes for any year. The IRS will only issue a refund due if it is within the 3 year time frame allowed for claiming a refund.

[Megan&Zach 0]

Thanks everyone. I took that quiz on the IRS website and it says I don't have to file. I can print that page result if they need any proof I suppose. Whew! Good news

~Megan

[Anh map 2,098]

You submit a signed letter stating that your earnings were below the required filing amounts for years 20xx - 20zz.

[awaywego 28]

You submit a signed letter stating that your earnings were below the required filing amounts for years 20xx - 20zz.

This. No need to attach evidence when not required to file because income was below the reporting threshold. All they request for this scenario is a statement. (If you want more info, check page 8 of the I-864 instructions.)